What is Shah Alam II's significant contribution to Urdu Literature?
His book Ajaib-ul-Qasas
His military strategies
His royal edicts
His culinary recipes
Answer
Shah Alam II's significant contribution to Urdu literature was his book Ajaib-ul-Qasas. The book is a collection of stories from various sources, both Indian and Persian. It was first published in 1788 and is considered to be one of the earliest works of Urdu literature. The book is notable for its use of Urdu as a literary language, as well as for its rich vocabulary and imagery.
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