Literary Heritage: The Voice of Bards

Phase 1: Major Forms

1. Dingal

• Western Rajasthan style. Characterized by harsh sounds and martial spirit.
• Primarily used by the Charan caste.

2. Pingal

• Eastern Rajasthan style. Influenced by Braj Bhasha.
• Primarily used by the Bhatt caste.

Phase 2: Iconic Literary Works

1. Prithviraj Raso

• Author: Chand Bardai. Biography of Prithviraj Chauhan.

2. Vansh Bhaskar

• Author: Suryamal Misran (State Poet). History of Bundi.

3. Kyat Literature

• Nainsi ri Kyat: Author: Muhnot Nainsi (Abul Fazal of Rajputana).

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Suryamal Misran: He is the State Poet (Raj-Kavi) of Rajasthan.