WBCS.LIVE practice question

Who was the author of the epic poem 'Padmavat', written during the reign of Sher Shah Suri?

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

Answer options

  1. Malik Muhammad Jayasi
  2. Tulsidas
  3. Surdas
  4. Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Malik Muhammad Jayasi

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Malik Muhammad Jayasi šŸ“š Explanation: Malik Muhammad Jayasi composed 'Padmavat' in 1540 in the Awadhi language. It is a fictionalized account of the siege of Chittor by Alauddin Khalji and the legendary Queen Padmini. The work is considered a masterpiece of Sufi literature, using a romantic narrative to convey deeper spiritual and allegorical meanings.