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Who is believed to have composed the original plays that inspired the Raasleela tradition?

ANand Das

BTulsidas

CSurdas

DMirabai

Answer:

A. Nand Das

Read Explanation:

Raasleela This theatre form is solely centered around the legends of Lord Krishna. It is believed by some that Nand Das was the one who composed the original plays inspired by Krishna's life. The tradition is particularly popular in the regions of Mathura and Vrindavana in Uttar Pradesh, especially during the festivals of Krishna Janmashtami and Holi


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