Adho Duraso

Adho Duraso (दुरसा आढ़ा) 1538 (aged -114–-113) was a famous Rajasthani poet of medieval era. He was from the Charan family of the Indian state Rajasthan

Earli Life

He was born in 1538 to Mahoji at Jaitaran (in Pali district of Indian state Rajasthan). His father was the native of the village Adha located in the Jalore district near Sanchore, that's why the surname is Adha. His childhood was spent in poverty. He had two wives and four sons.

As a Poet

Due to his poetic talent he served in many royal courts (durbars) like Bikaner Jodhpur, Sirohi, etc. Among those Raja or Thakurs were Raja Raisinghj Kalyanmalot of Bikaner, Sagatsingh, Udaysinghot, Raja Gajasingh of Jodhpur, Rao Surtan and Rao Raisingh II of Sirohi. According to some legends he was having amicable relationship with Mughal king Akbar and had a prestigious place in his court.

He spent his last days in his son Kisnoji's house at Panchetiya village and he died there in about 1651.

Works

His poetry mostly include the heroism and manliness of the rulers of that time. He expressed his deep faith in the Hindu religion and appreciated the bravery of Hindu heroes. He halso written about the injustice of the Mughals. He has also written about the Maharana Pratap, Akbar and others, who were fighting each other at that time. His large works are:

• Virud Chihattari: in honour of Rana Pratap
• Doha Solanki Viramdevji ra
• Jhulana Rav Surtan ra
• Marsiya Rav Surtan ra
• Jhulana Raja Mansingh Macchvaha ra
• Jhulana Ravat Megha ra
• Git Raji sri Rohitasji ra
• Jhulana Rav Amarsingh Gajsinghota ra: Heroic poetry of Rao Amarsingh of Nagaur
• Kirta Bhavani
• Mataji ra Chhand
• Sri Kumar Ajjaji na Bhuchar Mori ni Gajagat

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References

1. ^ The Encyclopaedia of Indian literature(Volume One (A To Devo), Volume 1. Sahitya Akademi.