![]() Folk epics like the Prithviraj Raso on the life of the king, written by the same Chand Bardai, who was Prithviraj Chauhan’s court poet and Alha, the tale of two brave brothers continue to be performed by itinerant bards in rural areas. ![]() These tales celebrate heroic deeds and are part of our living folklore. In India, however, the legends of Rajput warriors, kings, queens and their loyal followers have traditionally been narrated with an objective that goes beyond the mere communication of historical facts. Historical fiction is usually written to make the past come alive for children in a more entertaining manner than the dry presentation of facts usually found in textbooks. ![]() Knowing he cannot escape, he still maintains the code of honour so important to a true Rajput, right to the end. The famous warrior Prithviraj Chauhan, blind, a prisoner in Kabul, does not hesitate to take on his powerful captor Muhammad Ghori. ![]() This couplet, attributed to the poet Chand Bardai and the story behind it, contain the essence of the Rajput tales of valour. Twenty feet ahead, twenty four yards to your right, is seated the Sultan, Rajput Tales of Valour - A popular Subject for Children’s StoriesĬhar bans, chaubis gaj, angul ashta praman,
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