The famous Kashmiri saint and poet Lal Ded, who pioneered the 'Vakh' style of mystic poetry, was a prominent follower of which spiritual tradition? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The famous Kashmiri saint and poet Lal Ded, who pioneered the 'Vakh' style of mystic poetry, was a prominent follower of which spiritual tradition?
A. Kashmiri Shaivism
B. Mahayana Buddhism
C. Nirguna Vaishnavism
D. Sufism
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lalleshwari (Lal Ded) was a 14th-century mystic poet who combined elements of Kashmiri Shaivism with early Sufi thoughts, creating verses that remain popular across Kashmir.

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