Which of the following is the most significant literary development associated with the Yadava and Hoysala courts? |ForumIAS

[A] The flourishing of Sanskrit classical drama, which replaced the regional Bhakti literature.

[B] The rise of the Vachana literature in Kannada, patronized by Hoysala rulers like Vishnuvardhana.

[C] The development of early Marathi literature, especially Bhakti poetry, under the Yadavas.

[D] The decline of Jain literary activity due to strong Vaishnava and Shaiva influence in both kingdoms.

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

(a) Incorrect. Bhakti literature was dominant.
(b) Incorrect. Vachana literature is associated with the Virashaiva movement under Basavanna during the Later Chalukya period, not primarily Hoysala royal patronage.
(c) Correct. The Yadava dynasty is historically crucial for the beginning of Marathi literature. Saints and poets like Dnyaneshwar (author of Dnyaneshwari) and Namdev flourished under Yadava rule, making Marathi the main cultural language of the region.
(d) Incorrect. Jainism continued to receive patronage, especially from the Hoysalas before Vishnuvardhana’s conversion.