Multiple choice general knowledge culture

How many alternate version of Ramayana are there that depicts Raavan as a hero?

  1. 5

  2. 1

  3. 7

  4. 2
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Explanation

There are primarily two alternate versions of the Ramayana that depict Raavan as a hero: the Jain version and some Southeast Asian adaptations (particularly in Thailand and Indonesia). In these narratives, Raavan is portrayed more sympathetically as a learned scholar, devout Shiva devotee, and capable ruler. The Jain texts present him as a tragic figure, while some Buddhist versions also offer nuanced portrayals.

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