Question

Which type of source is pawada?
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Powada is a well-known genre of Marathi literature. It is a genre of ballads, originally sung by the members of the Gondhal (Gondhia) caste, which is a Dalit community. Post-Shivaji, all castes adopted it. The powada ballads were centred on wars.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

The shahiri literature is said to have marked the origin of Marathi poetry. Powada is considered a credible chronicler of the contemporary Maratha history. The history of powada begins in the 17th century.