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'''Gonu Jha''' was a "Pratyutpannamati" (ready-witted) character and a contemporary of | {{short description|Court jester in 13th-century}} | ||
[[File:Memorial Statue of Gonu Jha.jpg|thumb|Memorial Statue of Gonu Jha at the entrance of the [[Uchhaith|Uchchaith Bhagawati Mandir]] Complex]] | |||
'''Gonu Jha''' was a ''"Pratyutpannamati"'' (ready-witted) character and a contemporary of King of [[History of Mithila|Mithila]] in the 13th century CE. Renowned for his sharp wit, intelligence, and sense of humor,<ref>{{Cite book |last=Jha |first=Shailendra Mohan |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nbUCijBHS7AC&dq=gonu+jha&pg=PA29 |title=Hari Mohan Jha |date=1994 |publisher=Sahitya Akademi |isbn=978-81-7201-652-4 |language=en}}</ref> he is often referred to as the "[[Birbal]] of Bihar," drawing parallels with other iconic court jesters like [[Tenali Rama]] and [[Gopal Bhar]]. He was a military scholar of Mithila.<ref name="Rakesh1996">{{cite book | author=Ram Dayal Rakesh | title=Folk tales from Mithila | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OSXaAAAAMAAJ | accessdate=5 April 2012 | date=1 January 1996 | publisher=Nirala Publications | isbn=978-81-85693-55-2 | page=26}}</ref><ref name="Sharma2004">{{cite book | author=Ganga Prasad Sharma | title=Gonu Jha | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XnUxagFKc-EC | accessdate=5 April 2012 | date=1 January 2004 | publisher=Manoj Publications | isbn=978-81-8133-778-8}}</ref> | |||
==Background== | |||
Gonu Jha is believed to have lived during the 13th or 14th century CE. He hailed from Bharwara village, in present-day [[Darbhanga district]] of [[Bihar]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Jha |first=Makhan |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=A0i94Z5C8HMC&dq=gonu+jha&pg=PA163 |title=Anthropology of Ancient Hindu Kingdoms: A Study in Civilizational Perspective |date=1997 |publisher=M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd. |isbn=978-81-7533-034-4 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
He was a contemporary of King [[Harisimhadeva|Hari Singh]] of Mithila and served as a courtier in his court.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Bajpai |first=Lopamudra Maitra |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2J_5DwAAQBAJ&dq=gonu+jha&pg=PT167 |title=India, Sri Lanka and the SAARC Region: History, Popular Culture and Heritage |date=2020-10-28 |publisher=Taylor & Francis |isbn=978-1-000-20585-5 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==Folklore and legacy== | |||
Gonu Jha's tales are an integral part of [[Mithila (region)|Mithila]]'s rich oral tradition. His stories often depict him using his cleverness to outsmart adversaries, challenge societal norms, and bring justice to the common people.<ref>{{Cite web |last=vermavkv |date=2023-10-29 |title=# Our Folk Tales : Gonu Jha # |url=https://retiredkalam.com/2023/10/29/our-folk-tales-gonu-jha/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-05-08 |website=Retiredकलम |language=en}}</ref> The tales of Gonu Jha have been passed down through generations, primarily in the [[Maithili language]], and continue to be a source of inspiration and amusement. | |||
==In popular culture== | |||
* ''Gonu Jha (film)'', a Bhojpuri comedy film directed by Shreeman Mishra was released in 2014. In that film, Navin Mishra portrayed the character of Gonu Jha.{{citation needed|date = May 2025}} | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Gopal Bhar]] | * [[Gopal Bhar]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Tenali Rama]] | ||
* [[Birbal]] | * [[Birbal]] | ||
* [[List of people from Bihar]] | * [[List of people from Bihar]] | ||
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Gonu Jha was a "Pratyutpannamati" (ready-witted) character and a contemporary of King of Mithila in the 13th century CE. Renowned for his sharp wit, intelligence, and sense of humor,[1] he is often referred to as the "Birbal of Bihar," drawing parallels with other iconic court jesters like Tenali Rama and Gopal Bhar. He was a military scholar of Mithila.[2][3]
Background[edit | edit source]
Gonu Jha is believed to have lived during the 13th or 14th century CE. He hailed from Bharwara village, in present-day Darbhanga district of Bihar.[4]
He was a contemporary of King Hari Singh of Mithila and served as a courtier in his court.[5]
Folklore and legacy[edit | edit source]
Gonu Jha's tales are an integral part of Mithila's rich oral tradition. His stories often depict him using his cleverness to outsmart adversaries, challenge societal norms, and bring justice to the common people.[6] The tales of Gonu Jha have been passed down through generations, primarily in the Maithili language, and continue to be a source of inspiration and amusement.
In popular culture[edit | edit source]
- Gonu Jha (film), a Bhojpuri comedy film directed by Shreeman Mishra was released in 2014. In that film, Navin Mishra portrayed the character of Gonu Jha.[citation needed]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Jha, Shailendra Mohan (1994). Hari Mohan Jha. Sahitya Akademi. ISBN 978-81-7201-652-4.
- ↑ Ram Dayal Rakesh (1 January 1996). Folk tales from Mithila. Nirala Publications. p. 26. ISBN 978-81-85693-55-2. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ↑ Ganga Prasad Sharma (1 January 2004). Gonu Jha. Manoj Publications. ISBN 978-81-8133-778-8. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ↑ Jha, Makhan (1997). Anthropology of Ancient Hindu Kingdoms: A Study in Civilizational Perspective. M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd. ISBN 978-81-7533-034-4.
- ↑ Bajpai, Lopamudra Maitra (2020-10-28). India, Sri Lanka and the SAARC Region: History, Popular Culture and Heritage. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-000-20585-5.
- ↑ vermavkv (2023-10-29). "# Our Folk Tales : Gonu Jha #". Retiredकलम. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
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