5 Questions
Which dialect is sometimes regarded as the only basis of modern literature in Hindi from the 20th century?
Modern Standard Hindi
In which script is Modern Standard Hindi written?
Devanagari
Which epic poem is considered one of the first works in the history of Hindi literature?
Prithviraj Raso
In which region was the literature of Adi kal (c. before the 15th century CE) developed?
Kannauj, Delhi, Ajmer stretching up to central India
Who was the court poet of Prithviraj Chauhan, the famous ruler of Delhi?
Chand Bardai
Study Notes
- Hindi literature refers to works in various Hindi languages with different writing systems
- Earliest forms of Hindi literature are found in Apabhraṃśa poetry, such as Awadhi, Magadhi, Ardhamagadhi, and Marwari
- Hindi literature is categorized into three styles: Gadya (prose), Padya (poetry), and Campū (Prosimetrum)
- Historically, Hindi literature is divided into five prominent forms or genres: Adi Kal, Bhakti Kal, Rīti Kal, Ādhunik Kal, and Nayvottar Kal
- Adi Kal (c. 1050 to 1375): Developed in Kannauj, Delhi, Ajmer, and central India; Prithviraj Raso, an epic poem by Chand Bardai (c. 1149 to c. 1200), is a notable work from this period. Chand Bardai served as a court poet for Prithviraj Chauhan, a well-known ruler of Delhi.
Explore the diverse forms of Hindi literature, from ancient poetry in Apabhraṃśa languages to the modern compositions in prose, poetry, and prosimetrum. Learn about the historical development of Hindi literature and its prominent forms.
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