![]() ![]() īased on the language, style, and emotion of Narsinh's poetic works, it is believed he studied in his Nagar family tradition and had knowledge of literary tradition and creativity. Narsinh's parents died when he was five years old, and he was left dependent on his older brother and his sister-in-law. His older brother, Bansidhar, was 17 years his senior. ![]() He began to speak only after meeting a holy man who had him utter the phrase " Radhe Shyam". As a member of the Nagar Brahmin community, Narsinh's father held an administrative position in a royal court. Narsinh Mehta was born in the town of Talaja (now located in the Bhavnagar district, Gujarat). While there is no specific date mentioned in Narsinh's autobiographical compositions or in works from later poets, the incidents depicted establish Narsinh's presence in the 15th century, notably during the reign of Mandallika III. ![]() Though there is no consensus among scholars on exact dates, it is believed Narsinh was born in 1414 and lived until the age of 79. Additional insights into Narsinh Mehta's biography are found in works from other poets of subsequent eras, as their poems describe in detail the personality of Narsinh Mehta and certain key events from his life. Much of what is known about Narsinh Mehta is derived from his own compositions and poetic works, due to the lack of formal historical documentation during this period.
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