Bihari Lal Yadav

Bihari Lal Yadav (1857–1926), also referred to as Guru Bihari, was a Bhojpuri writer, poet and singer. He is also known as the founder of the modern Biraha folk genre, this older genre is called Khari Birha. He is also credited to invent a musical instrument, which was a version of Khartal and introducing it in Bihaha. He wrote Biraha and popularized it in the cities like Benaras and also taught it to his disciples.

Bihari Lal Yadav
BornBihari Lal Yadav
1857
Aunrihar, Ghazipur, North-Western Provinces, British India (present-day Ghazipur District, Uttar Pradesh, India)
Died1926
Occupation
  • Poet
  • Singer
  • composer
Language
NationalityIndian
PeriodBritish Raj
Notable works
  • Founded Biraha Folk Genre
  • Invented a version of Khartal
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