Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in Sant Mirabai Janmotsav at Mathura on November 23, 2023.
- Meera Bai is a renowned Hindu mystic poetess from the 16th century, known for her deep devotion to Lord Krishna.
- Born into a royal family in Kudki (now Pali district, Rajasthan) in 1498 CE, Meera Bai is the only child of Veer Kumari and Ratan Singh.
- She spent her childhood in Merta city, Nagpur district, Rajasthan, with the childhood name Yashodha.
- Meera Bai’s devotion, poetry, and love for Lord Krishna are central to her identity and legacy.
MCQs
Where was Meera Bai born?
a. Merta City
b. Kudki
c. Nagpur
d.Mathura
Ans : b. Kudki
In which century did Meera Bai live?
a. 14th
b. 15th
c. 16th
d. 17th
Ans : c. 16th
What was Meera Bai’s childhood name?
a. Yashodha
b. Radha
c. Meera
d. Krishna
Ans : a. Yashodha