Medieval Literary Genres

Matching Mulla Daud, Somnath, and Amir Khusrau to Texts

Mulla Daud authored Chandayan, Damodar Kavi wrote Padmavati Katha, Somnath authored Raga Vibodh, and Amir Khusrau wrote Ashiqa.

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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

[UPPCS (Pre) 2019]

Detailed Solution & Historical Context

Concept


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

Authentic Source Evidence


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

Analytical Breakdown


  • 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.
  • Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

    "What is unique about Mulla Daud's Chandayan?"

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

    Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip

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

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