Which prominent 15th-century saint and social reformer spread the 'Ekasarana Dharma' (religion of single devotion) through Namghars in Assam? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which prominent 15th-century saint and social reformer spread the 'Ekasarana Dharma' (religion of single devotion) through Namghars in Assam?
A. Basavanna
B. Lal Ded
C. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
D. Shankaradeva
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Srimanta Shankaradeva was a polymath who initiated a profound neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam, establishing community prayer halls known as Namghars.

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