Which of the following statements about the Vaishnava saint of Assam, Shankardeva, is/are <strong>correct</strong>?<br>1. His teachings are often known as the Bhagavati dharma.<br>2. He encouraged the establishment of satras or monasteries and namghars or prayer halls for the transmission of spiritual knowledge.<br>3. His major compositions include the Kirtana-ghosha.<br>Select the <strong>correct</strong> answer using the code given below:

  1. A. 1 and 2 only
  2. B. 2 and 3 only
  3. C. 1, 2 and 3 ✓
  4. D. 3 only

Correct Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

All three statements are correct. Srimanta Sankardeva was a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath whose Ekasarana Dharma is known as Bhagavati dharma. He propagated it through institutions like Satras and Namghars, and authored the Kirtana-ghosha.

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