ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -All that is known with certainty is that a man named Arthur, or Arturus, led a band of warriors in bloody resistance against a number of invading forces, including the Saxons and Jutes, around the 5th and 6th centuries CE – which is significantly earlier than most medieval legends place King Arthur.

Detailed explanation-2: -The character developed through Welsh mythology, appearing either as a great warrior defending Britain from human and supernatural enemies or as a magical figure of folklore, sometimes associated with the Welsh otherworld Annwn.

Detailed explanation-3: -He was a warrior, a knight and a king who killed giants, witches and monsters and led a band of heroes on many daring adventures. He is known for his Knights of the Round Table and for uniting the peoples of his land. Even though his end was tragic, he is still known and celebrated all over the world today.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some people do believe that King Arthur could have been a real person, but despite the occasional news story about an archaeological discovery that may provide clues, experts on Arthurian legend tell TIME that there is no evidence-no primary source from the time-to confirm that King Arthur was ever a real person.

Detailed explanation-5: -According to the legend, Arthur was the son of King Uther Pendragon. After Arthur was born, he was given to Merlin. Merlin was a magician and wise man who advised the kings of Britain. Once Uther died, it was said that the next king would be able to pull the sword Excalibur out of a stone.