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THE RAJAS, MAHARAJAS OF PUNJAB THROUGH FOLK LITERATURE

Abstract

Folk literature and history have close relationship. It is the interpreter of our feelings. We get informations about the past through it. People related to other sciences can also benefit from it. Folk literature is much more than social sciences. This makes us feel its superiority.In this article, the writer has shed light on the role of Rajas, Maharajas of Punjab through folk literature. They played an important role in the development of Punjab during their reign. They were very brave and true to their words. There is very little mention of them in history, but in folk literature Raja Porus, Raja Kunal, Raja Puran, Raja Risalu, Raja Sarkap, Raja Bhauj and Maharaja Ranjit Singh are mentioned in detail.

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