The correct answer is: A. It modified the main story of the epic.
The Assamese Ramayana by Madhab Kandali is a unique version of the Ramayana epic. It is the first known regional translation of the epic into Assamese, and it is also the first known version of the epic to modify the main story.
Kandali’s Ramayana is based on the Sanskrit Ramayana, but it includes several significant changes. For example, in Kandali’s version, Rama is not the only hero. He is assisted by a number of other characters, including a monkey named Hanuman and a bear named Jambavan. These characters are not as important in the Sanskrit Ramayana.
Kandali’s Ramayana also includes a number of changes to the plot. For example, in Kandali’s version, Rama does not kill Ravana. Instead, Ravana is killed by Hanuman. This is a significant change, as it alters the overall message of the story.
Kandali’s Ramayana is a unique and important version of the Ramayana epic. It is the first known regional translation of the epic into Assamese, and it is also the first known version of the epic to modify the main story. These changes make Kandali’s Ramayana a valuable addition to the Ramayana canon.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: It modified the main story of the epic. This is the correct answer, as Kandali’s Ramayana includes a number of significant changes to the plot of the Sanskrit Ramayana.
- Option B: It is the regional translation of the epic. This is not the correct answer, as there are other regional translations of the Ramayana, such as the Tamil Ramayana and the Telugu Ramayana.
- Option C: It is translated in modern Assamese language. This is not the correct answer, as Kandali’s Ramayana was written in the 15th century, and the modern Assamese language did not develop until the 19th century.
- Option D: None of the above. This is not the correct answer, as Option A is the correct answer.