Which prominent saint of the Bhakti movement first popularized the use of the regional language Hindi (rather than Sanskrit) for his preaching in North India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
Which prominent saint of the Bhakti movement first popularized the use of the regional language Hindi (rather than Sanskrit) for his preaching in North India?
A. Ramananda
B. Ramanujacharya
C. Chaitanya
D. Madhvacharya
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Swami Ramananda shifted his base to Varanasi, preaching in local Hindi and opening his doors to disciples of all castes, including Kabir (a weaver) and Ravidas (a cobbler).
Explanation:
Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, was executed at Chandni Chowk in Delhi by Aurangzeb for defending the religious freedom of Kashmiri Pandits and refusing to convert.
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