Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
1. Even though Vijayanagara period is often claimed as the Golden Age of Telugu literature, an equally great number of works were written in Tamil, Kannada and Sanskrit too. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian art and culture – Nitin Singhania.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the progress of literature during Vijayanagara period.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by write about the rich progress in literature during the Vijayanagar period.
Body:
In the first part, write the progress witnessed in Telugu – which makes its thee golden age for Telugu literature. Mention important works, poets and patronage offered by the rulers.
Next, mention the important developments and works during the Vijayanagar period in Tamil, Kannada and Sanskrit. Mention important works and poets of the same.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising Vijayanagara period witnessed flourishing of almost all languages in the region.
