Ibrahim Adil Shah II written Kitab-i-Nauras - Art & Culture
Q. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
1) Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur composed a book called Kitab-i-Nauras which illustrates Navrasa (9 Rasas) in dramatic theory.
2) He gave supported and gave grants to Hindu temples.- Published on 17 Aug 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Only 2
He composed Kitab-i-Nauras in which songs were set to various musical modes or ragas. The songs were in praise of Hindu deities and Muslim saints. He freely invoked in his songs the goddess of music and learning, Saraswati. He accorded patronage to all including Hindu saints and temples. This included grants to Pandharpur.