The renowned medieval Bhakti poet Vidyapati, famous for his Maithili love lyrics dedicated to Shiva and Krishna, belonged to which region? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The renowned medieval Bhakti poet Vidyapati, famous for his Maithili love lyrics dedicated to Shiva and Krishna, belonged to which region?
A. Awadh
B. Bengal
C. Mithila (Bihar)
D. Odisha
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Vidyapati was a towering literary figure from the Mithila region. His melodic poems deeply influenced the later Vaishnava traditions in Bengal and eastern India.
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