UPPCS (Pre) 2019

Medieval Literary Genres

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: **List-I (Author)** A. Mulla Daud B. Damodar Kavi C. Somnath D. Amir Khusro **List-II (Text)** 1. Chandayan 2. Ashiqa 3. Padmavati Katha 4. Rag Vibodh

Solution & Analysis

Answer: B

Concept Medieval literature integrated Sufi philosophy, musicological theory, and tragic romances into both Persian and Hindi-vernacular formats.

Explanation Key works: Mulla Daud's 'Chandayan' (Sufi romance), Somnath's 'Raga Vibodh' (Music), and Amir Khusrau's 'Ashiqa' (Historical tragedy).

Logical Breakup
A-1: Mulla Daud wrote 'Chandayan' (14th century), often cited as the first Hindi Sufi work.
B-3: Damodar Kavi wrote 'Padmavati Katha' (1459), an early account of the Chittor legend.
C-4: Somnath wrote 'Raga Vibodh' (1610), linking Southern and Northern musical styles.
D-2: Amir Khusrau wrote 'Ashiqa', detailing the love of Khizr Khan and Deval Rani.

Active Recall

Question

What is unique about Mulla Daud's Chandayan?

Answer

It is one of the earliest examples of 'Sufi Premakhyan' or spiritual romance in the Hindi language.

Core Insight

Literary works like Ashiqa transformed actual political events into enduring romantic tragedies that shaped communal memory.