Who among the following Bhakti saints was a barber by profession and became a prominent disciple of Sant Ramananda in northern India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who among the following Bhakti saints was a barber by profession and became a prominent disciple of Sant Ramananda in northern India?
A. Sant Dhanna
B. Sant Ravidas
C. Sant Sena
D. Sant Kabir
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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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