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Who has written the famous book Padmavat?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Nakhshabi
  2. Malik Muhammad Jayasi
  3. Al Biruni
  4. Hasan Nizami

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Malik Muhammad Jayasi

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Malik Muhammad Jayasi šŸ“š Explanation: 'Padmavat' is an epic Awadhi poem written by the Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi in 1540. It narrates the story of the beautiful Queen Padmini of Chittor and the siege by Alauddin Khalji. It is considered a masterpiece of Hindi literature and a blend of historical facts and legend.