Which language was the official language of Hyderabad State under the Nizams?

Urdu
Telugu
Marathi
Persian

The correct answer is: A) Urdu

Urdu was the official language of Hyderabad State under the Nizams. It was used in government, education, and the courts. The Nizams were a Muslim dynasty that ruled Hyderabad State from 1724 to 1948. They were originally from Persia, and Persian was the official language of the state until the 18th century. However, Urdu gradually became the dominant language, and it was used by the Nizams to communicate with their subjects.

Telugu is the second most widely spoken language in India, and it is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is also spoken in Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. Telugu is a Dravidian language, and it is closely related to Kannada and Tamil.

Marathi is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. It is also spoken in Goa, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language, and it is closely related to Hindi and Gujarati.

Persian is an Indo-Iranian language that is spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It is also spoken by minorities in other countries, such as India, Pakistan, and Iraq. Persian is a member of the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family.

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