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What style of dance was Harihar Prasad especially talented and gifted with?
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?
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?
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?
Where did Hanuman Prasad pass away in 1952?
What was the nickname given to Harihar Prasad and Hanuman Prasad?
What was the nickname given to Harihar Prasad and Hanuman Prasad?
Which gharana was Hanuman Prasad from?
Which gharana was Hanuman Prasad from?
Where did Hanuman Prasad go after being a court dancer in Patiala?
Where did Hanuman Prasad go after being a court dancer in Patiala?
Which ruler warmly received Hanuman Prasad as a court dancer?
Which ruler warmly received Hanuman Prasad as a court dancer?
What was Harihar Prasad especially known for in his dance?
What was Harihar Prasad especially known for in his dance?
Where did Hanuman Prasad train a number of students later in his life?
Where did Hanuman Prasad train a number of students later in his life?
What was Hanuman Prasad very famous for?
What was Hanuman Prasad very famous for?
Where did Hanuman Prasad go after being a court dancer in Patiala?
Where did Hanuman Prasad go after being a court dancer in Patiala?
What gharana was Hanuman Prasad from?
What gharana was Hanuman Prasad from?
Which ruler warmly received Hanuman Prasad as a court dancer?
Which ruler warmly received Hanuman Prasad as a court dancer?
Where did Hanuman Prasad pass away in 1952?
Where did Hanuman Prasad pass away in 1952?
What was Harihar Prasad especially known for in his dance?
What was Harihar Prasad especially known for in his dance?
Where was Hanuman Prasad a court dancer during the rule of Maharaja Pratapsingh?
Where was Hanuman Prasad a court dancer during the rule of Maharaja Pratapsingh?
Where did Hanuman Prasad train a number of students later in his life?
Where did Hanuman Prasad train a number of students later in his life?
Which pair of famous dancers from Lucknow are mentioned in the text?
Which pair of famous dancers from Lucknow are mentioned in the text?
What was the nickname given to Harihar Prasad and Hanuman Prasad?
What was the nickname given to Harihar Prasad and Hanuman Prasad?
Where was Hanuman Prasad a court dancer after Maharaja Ganga Singh's death?
Where was Hanuman Prasad a court dancer after Maharaja Ganga Singh's death?
What style of dance was Hanuman Prasad very famous for?
What style of dance was Hanuman Prasad very famous for?
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.
