art_culture medium MCQ

Who composed the 'Ramcharitmanas', the Awadhi version of the Ramayana?

  1. Tulsidas
  2. Surdas
  3. Kabir
  4. Mirabai

Answer: Tulsidas

Tulsidas (16th century) composed Ramcharitmanas in Awadhi, making the Ramayana accessible to common people. It is central to North Indian devotional culture and influences art, music, and theatre.

Topic Literature - Bhakti Poetry
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway