Malik Muhammad Jayasi: Author of Padmavat - Art & Culture

Q.  Who wrote the famous Hindi work Padmavat?
- Published on 13 Aug 15

a. Inayat Khan
b. Abul Fazl
c. Surdas
d. Malik Muhammad Jayasi

ANSWER: Malik Muhammad Jayasi
 
It was written during reign of Sher Shah. In 1303 Alauddin stormed the Chittor fort. The Rajput women including Rani Padmini performed jauhar. This Padmini episode was graphically mentioned in the book Padmavath written by Jayasi. Jauhar is self-immolation.

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