Who was the author of Padmavat
Last updated May 30, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
Malik Muhammed Jayasi
Detailed Explanation:The Epic Poem: Padmavat is an epic poem written in the year 1540 by the Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi.
Language and Script: It was composed in Awadhi (a dialect of Hindi) and originally written using the Persian Nasta'liq script. It stands as the oldest surviving text among the important works of Awadhi literature.
The Plot: The poem is a fictionalized allegory built around historical events. It narrates the story of Ratan Sen, the Rajput king of Chittor, his quest to win the beautiful Sinhalese princess Padmini (Padmavati), and the subsequent siege of Chittor by the Delhi Sultan, Alauddin Khalji, who desired her beauty.
Thematic Significance: Though it deals with historical figures, Jayasi’s work is largely interpreted by scholars as a Sufi allegory, where the king's quest for Padmavati symbolizes the human soul's longing to unite with the Divine.
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