The 'Sattriya' dance uses which classical text for its abhinaya? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Sattriya' dance uses which classical text for its abhinaya?

A. Sangit Ratnakara

B. Bhakti Ratnavali

C. Abhinaya Darpana

D. Natya Shastra

Answer: Option B

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Sattriya's abhinaya is based on the Bhakti Ratnavali, a treatise on Vaishnava devotion.

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