Which prominent Bhakti saint from Maharashtra was a contemporary of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and wrote emotional devotional poetry called Abhangs? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
Which prominent Bhakti saint from Maharashtra was a contemporary of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and wrote emotional devotional poetry called Abhangs?
A. Ramdas
B. Eknath
C. Jnaneshwar
D. Sant Tukaram
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sant Tukaram was an influential Varkari saint and poet who lived during Shivaji's time, famous for his heartfelt 'Abhang' hymns dedicated to Lord Vitthala.
Explanation:
Sant Sena was a 14th-century saint from Madhya Pradesh who worked as a barber. He joined the Bhakti movement under Ramananda, writing popular devotional hymns.
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