- Vidyapati was primarily a poet of the Maithili language, which is spoken in the Mithila region. - He is a pivotal figure in the development of Maithili literature and is also known for his Sanskrit works.
Vidyapati Thakur, a contemporary of Chandidas (end of 14th century to early 15th century), was a native of
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2012 · Topic: Provincial Dynasty of North India and Deccan Province (Bengal Sultanate (Ilyas Shahi and Hussain Shahi dynasties))
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Answer: B. Mithila
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