Correct option is C
Ans. (c)
Bihari, the famous poet, did not enjoy the patronage of Sawai Jai Singh. Instead, he was a court poet under Raja Jai Singh of Orchha and later associated with Shah Jahan's court. Sawai Jai Singh, the ruler of Amber (Jaipur), was known for his patronage of scholars, architects, and mathematicians.
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· Ruler: Sawai Jai Singh (1688–1743 CE), founder of Jaipur.
· Patronized Scholars: Vidhyadhar (architect), Ratnakar Bhatt (poet), Jagannath (scholar).
· Not in His Court: Bihari was associated with Orchha and Mughal courts.
· Contributions: Built Jantar Mantar, Jaipur City, and astronomical observatories.
Additional Knowledge
Option (a): Ratnakar Bhatt – Incorrect. A scholar under Sawai Jai Singh's patronage.
Option (b): Vidhyadhar – Incorrect. An architect who designed Jaipur under Sawai Jai Singh.
Option (c): Bihari – Correct Answer. He was a poet in Orchha and Mughal courts, not Jaipur.
Option (d): Jagannath – Incorrect. A scholar in Sawai Jai Singh's court.