Who introduced the 'Pung Cholom' style in Manipuri dance? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who introduced the 'Pung Cholom' style in Manipuri dance?

A. Uday Shankar

B. Rabindranath Tagore

C. Srimanta Sankardeva

D. Maharaja Bhagyachandra

Answer: Option D

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Maharaja Bhagyachandra is credited with developing and codifying various forms of Manipuri dance, including Pung Cholom.

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