Multiple choice Baba Padmanji’s 'Yamuna Paryatan' was the earliest novel in Marathi. What was it about? An imaginary romance narrative The biography of a tourist Plight of widows Tale of adventure and heroism The spread of colonial rule and its effect on a family Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation This is correct. Baba Padmanji’s Yamuna Paryatan used a simple style of storytelling to speak about the plight of widows.