In the Bhojpuri-speaking areas of 19th-century Bihar, which form of folk performance was known for its melancholic songs and dramatic storytelling?

Explanation

Biraha is a traditional Bhojpuri folk music form popular in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The term means separation or longing, and its songs express sorrow, love, and social struggles through dramatic narration, poetry, and musical accompaniment, serving as both entertainment and social expression.