The Dancing Brothers
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What style of dance was Harihar Prasad especially talented and gifted with?

  • Tandav (correct)
  • Kathak
  • Kuchipudi
  • Bharatanatyam
  • Where was Hanuman Prasad a court dancer during the rule of Maharaja Pratapsingh?

  • Jammu (correct)
  • Nepal
  • Patiala
  • Bikaner
  • Where did Hanuman Prasad move on to after being in Nepal as a court dancer?

  • Delhi
  • Bikaner (correct)
  • Kashmir
  • Patiala
  • Where did Hanuman Prasad pass away in 1952?

    <p>Delhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the nickname given to Harihar Prasad and Hanuman Prasad?

    <p>Deva Pari-ka-Joda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gharana was Hanuman Prasad from?

    <p>Banaras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Hanuman Prasad go after being a court dancer in Patiala?

    <p>Nepal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ruler warmly received Hanuman Prasad as a court dancer?

    <p>Maharaja Bhupendrasingh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Harihar Prasad especially known for in his dance?

    <p>Speed of footwork and chakkars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Hanuman Prasad train a number of students later in his life?

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    What was Hanuman Prasad very famous for?

    <p>Abhinaya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Hanuman Prasad go after being a court dancer in Patiala?

    <p>Bikaner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gharana was Hanuman Prasad from?

    <p>Banaras gharana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ruler warmly received Hanuman Prasad as a court dancer?

    <p>Maharaja Bhupendrasingh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Hanuman Prasad pass away in 1952?

    <p>Delhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Harihar Prasad especially known for in his dance?

    <p>Tandav style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Hanuman Prasad a court dancer during the rule of Maharaja Pratapsingh?

    <p>Jammu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Hanuman Prasad train a number of students later in his life?

    <p>Delhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pair of famous dancers from Lucknow are mentioned in the text?

    <p>Bindadin and Kalika</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the nickname given to Harihar Prasad and Hanuman Prasad?

    <p>Deva Pari-ka-Joda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Hanuman Prasad a court dancer after Maharaja Ganga Singh's death?

    <p>Delhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What style of dance was Hanuman Prasad very famous for?

    <p>Abhinaya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Prasad Brothers

    • Harihar Prasad and Hanuman Prasad, a legendary pair of dancers from Lucknow, were especially talented in the Kathak dance style.

    Hanuman Prasad's Career

    • Hanuman Prasad was a court dancer during the rule of Maharaja Pratapsingh in Nepal.
    • After Nepal, he moved to Patiala as a court dancer.
    • After Patiala, he went to Jodhpur, where he was warmly received by Maharaja Ganga Singh as a court dancer.
    • After Maharaja Ganga Singh's death, he was a court dancer in Hyderabad.

    Legacy and Achievements

    • Hanuman Prasad was very famous for his Kathak dance.
    • He was known for his intricate footwork and complex rhythms in his dance.
    • Later in his life, he trained a number of students in Jodhpur.
    • He passed away in 1952 in Jodhpur.

    Nickname and Gharana

    • The Prasad brothers were nicknamed the "Kathak Kings".
    • Hanuman Prasad belonged to the Jaipur Gharana of Kathak dance.

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    Test your knowledge of Indian classical dance with this quiz about the legendary dancing brothers, Harihar Prasad and Hanuman Prasad. Learn about their unique style and their impact on the world of dance.

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