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History GK · Q193

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Competitive Exams · History GK · question 193

Q193

Who has written the famous book Padmavat?

A.
Nakhshabi
B.
Malik Muhammad Jayasi
Answer
C.
Al Biruni
D.
Hasan Nizami

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Padmavat (or Padmawat) is an epic poem written in 1540 by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi, who wrote it in the Hindustani language of Awadhi, and originally in the Persian Nastaʿlīq script. It is the oldest extant text among the important works in Awadhi.