Question

write the central idea of poem ' A Ballad Of Sir Pertab Singh'

Answer 1

This poem tells us an inspiring story and also teaches us an important lesson. It tells us of the unusual friendship between an Englishman and an Indian king. In the 19th century, the British administration and the rulers of India’s princely provinces were engaged in a tug of war for authority over their territories. They could not even see eye to eye. However, Pertab Singh and his English friend rose above their nationalities and valued each other for their similarity in vocation. They believed that all soldiers have the same faith and built up a great friendship on the basis of that bond.

Answer 2

An English rider comes to the palace of Maharaja Pertab Singh of Jodhpore and the two men develop a strong bond. They ride together and tell each other stories, and they form a great friendship on the basis of the common faith that all soldiers supposedly have. When the Englishman dies, Pertab Singh chooses to carry his coffin bearing the risk of losing his caste in the process. When the orthodox priests accuse him of the same, he defends his actions saying that humanity is above and beyond caste.