Who translated the Chachnama into Persian?
Option A
Ali Kufi translated the Chachnama from Arabic to Persian in the 13th century.
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Ali Kufi translated the Chachnama from Arabic to Persian in the 13th century.
The Chachnama was originally written in Arabic and later translated into Persian by Ali Kufi.
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