"Folk Poets" State of Madhya Pradesh Favorite Tip by RAJASTHANBYCAR

Favorite thing: (Jagnik)
Jagnik was a folk poet of 11th-12th century. At that time some poets used to write biographies of folk warriors. These biographies were called "Raso". Jagnik wrote "Parmal raso" or "Alha khan" Which contains the description of 52 battles fought by Bundeli war heroes Alha and Oodal. The style of singing alha khand has a unique distinction and it is very popular in the region. Dholak, timaki, jhinka, and majira are its musical instruments. People who sing alha are called "Alhet". Lalloo vajpayi is a very famous alhet.

(Ghag)
Ghag was a folk poet of Mughal period. His couplets are full of humor and normally have a message for common men. One of his poem is:

Ghar ghod paidal chale
Teer chalave been
Thati dhare damade ghar
Jag mai bhakua teen

In this poem Ghag is saying there are three types of fools in this world. First who would walk on foot even if they have a horse i.e. not using the resources. Second who would use Been (a sort of music instrument) in lieu of arrow i.e. doing wrong work. Third who would keep their savings in the house of a son-in-law because son in laws demand dowry in India.