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Who is the author of the Hindi novel 'Mrignayani'?
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Answer: Option D — Vrindavan Lal Verma
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"Mrignayani" is a Hindi historical novel by Vrindavan Lal Verma, published in 1950.
About the novel:
- It is set in the late 15th century in the Gwalior region.
- It tells the love story of Raja Man Singh Tomar, the ruler of Gwalior (1486-1516), and Mrignayani ("doe-eyed"), a beautiful and brave village girl from the Gujar community, whom he marries.
- Mrignayani is skilled in archery and hunting, and she also becomes a patron of music.
- The Gujari Mahal palace in Gwalior Fort was built by Raja Man Singh for Mrignayani.
- The novel also describes the cultural life of the court of Raja Man Singh Tomar, who was a great patron of music; the "Dhrupad" style of singing developed in his court.
- It was adapted into a Doordarshan television serial in 1991.
About Vrindavan Lal Verma (1889-1969):
- He was born in Mauranipur, Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh.
- He is known as the greatest writer of historical novels in Hindi, especially about the Bundelkhand region.
- His other famous novels include "Jhansi Ki Rani Lakshmibai" (1946), "Gadh Kundar", "Virata Ki Padmini", "Ahilyabai", "Madhavji Sindhia" and "Mahrani Durgavati".
- He received the Padma Bhushan (1965).
Other Hindi novelists:
- Jaishankar Prasad: poet and playwright; "Kamayani", "Chandragupta", "Skandagupta".
- Acharya Chatursen Shastri: "Vaishali Ki Nagarvadhu", "Vayam Rakshamah".
- Bhagwati Charan Verma: "Chitralekha" and "Bhoole Bisre Chitra".
Why not the other options?
- ✗Jaishankar Prasad wrote "Kamayani".
- ✗Acharya Chatursen wrote "Vaishali Ki Nagarvadhu".
- ✗Bhagwati Charan Verma wrote "Chitralekha".
Quick tip
Remember: "Mrignayani" (1950; Raja Man Singh Tomar of Gwalior and his Gujar queen; Gujari Mahal) and "Jhansi Ki Rani Lakshmibai" = Vrindavan Lal Verma; "Chitralekha" = Bhagwati Charan Verma.
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