[Solved] Authors of Rajput Epics: Hammir Raso to Prithvi Raj Raso

Which one of the following pairs of folkdance forms and States is not correctly matched?

[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

Detailed Solution & Historical Context

Concept

Rajput literature, often called 'Raso' literature, consists of heroic ballads and biographies of kings written in Rajasthani and Brajbhasha dialects.

Authentic Source Evidence

Hammir Raso is a celebrated biography of Hammiradeva (Chauhan ruler of Ranthambore) authored by Jodharaja. Abdur Rehman is associated with 'Sandesh Rasak'.

Analytical Breakdown

Logic 1: Option A is mismatched. Abdur Rehman wrote the first secular work in Apabhramsa, but the Hammir Raso belongs to the courtly heroic tradition of Jodharaja.

Logic 2: Chand Bardai (Option B) is famously the author of Prithvi Raj Raso, the epic of Prithviraj Chauhan.

Logic 3: Jagnik (Option C) wrote Alha-Khand, celebrating the heroes Alha and Udal.

Logic 4: Narpati Nalh (Option D) authored Bisaldev Raso, focusing on the romantic sentiment (Shringar Ras).

Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

"What is the common theme of 'Raso' literature?"

It primarily focuses on 'Veer Rasa' (heroic sentiment) and 'Shringar Rasa' (romantic sentiment) involving Rajput kings.

Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip

"Raso literature serves as a crucial bridge between early historical records and the folk oral traditions of North India."

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Raso Literature 2 Prithviraj Chauhan 5 Brajbhasha 3

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