Who was the famous saint of the 'Varkari' tradition in Maharashtra? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the famous saint of the 'Varkari' tradition in Maharashtra?
A. Sant Tukaram
B. Sant Dnyaneshwar
C. Sant Eknath
D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
All three are prominent saints of the Varkari tradition, which emphasizes devotion to Vithoba.

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Which dynamic general served as the prime minister of Ahmadnagar and used brilliant guerrilla warfare and the 'Vargagiri' light cavalry system to hold off the Mughals?
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