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Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. Bakhars are a unique form of Marathi prose that emerged during the medieval period.
  2. The Mahikavatichi Bakhar attributed to Keshavacharya is considered one of the earliest bakhars.
  3. The term 'bakhar' has Arabic and Persian origins, with some scholars suggesting it comes from the Persian word 'khair', meaning 'all is well'.
  4. The prevalence of Persian vocabulary in bakhars is a reflection of significant Persian influence in Maharashtra under the Deccan Sultanates.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: All four
Notes: The correct answer is option 2.
  1. Bakhars did originate as distinctive Marathi prose in the medieval era.
  2. Mahikavatichi Bakhar attributed to Keshavacharya is among the earliest examples.
  3. The Persian and Arabic etymology, although debated, is referenced by linguists.
  4. Persian vocabulary in bakhars indeed reflects cultural and linguistic interactions under Deccan Sultanates’ rule.

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