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WBCS Prelims 2003
Shri Krishna Vijaya Kavya was composed by
A. Chandidas
B. Vidyapati
C. Maladhar Basu
D. Joydeva
Explanation
Why Correct: Maladhar Basu composed Shri Krishna Vijaya Kavya in the early 16th century, around 1500, making it one of the earliest Bengali narrative poems based on the Bhagavata Purana.
Distractor Analysis: Chandidas wrote Shrikrishnakirtan, a collection of devotional songs. Vidyapati composed Maithili and Sanskrit devotional poetry, primarily about Radha-Krishna. Joydeva authored the Sanskrit Gita Govinda in the 12th century.
Takeaway: Maladhar Basu received the title 'Gunaraj Khan' from Sultan Alauddin Husain Shah for his literary contributions.
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