Question

Singer Allahjillai Bai of Bikaner was famous for singing raga
1. Basanti
2. Jaijaivanti
3. Malhar
4. Maand

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Maand

The correct answer is Maand.

• Mand is the famous style of singing in Rajasthan.
• It is well recognized in classical circles and this style is very important in folk songs of Rajasthan.
• This is neither accepted as a full-fledged Raga nor is it reckoned among the freely rendered folk songs.
• It is very near the Thumri or the Ghazal.
• It is the exclusive contribution of Rajasthani folklore to the classical music of India.​

• Some famous Mand singers are:
  • Allah Jilai Bai from Bikaner (awarded by Padma Shri-1982 and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award-1988 in Folk Music)).
  • Mangi Bai Arya from Udaipur (awarded by Sangeet Natak Akademi Award-2008 in Folk Music).
  • Last but not least Gavari Bai(Also Known as Gavri Devi) from Jodhpur (awarded by Sangeet Natak Akademi Award-1975-76 & 1986 in Folk Music).
• The famous Rajasthani song Kesariya Balam is in the Mand style.