About Bhushan
Lived 1613 – 1705 (aged 91–92). Bhushan was a writer and poet.
Kavi Bhushan (c. 1613–1715) was an Indian poet in the courts of the Bundeli king Chhatrasal and the Maratha king Shivaji I. He was the brother of the poets Chintamani and Matiram. Bhushan's original name is unknown. Kavi Bhushan ("Precious Poet") was a title given to him by the Rudra Pratap of Chitrakoot.
He first met Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj when the latter visited Agra to meet the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb; thereafter, Bhushan was supported by Shivaji I. Bhushan later moved from Varanasi to Maratha Kingdom in the 1670s, and attended Shivaji's durbar (court)
Use of Puns Kavi Bhushan was known for the use of puns in his poetry. Literary works Shivaa Bhushan Shivabavani Chatrashaal Dashak Saaransh ki khani
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bhushan?
Hindi Poet
When was Bhushan born?
Bhushan was born in 1613.
When did Bhushan die?
Bhushan died in 1705.
What was Bhushan's occupation?
Bhushan was a writer and poet.
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