Which of the following statements about Srimanta Shankardeva is/are correct? 1. In the late fifteenth century Shankardeva emerged as one of the leading proponents of Vaishnavism in Assam 2. He was the founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism 3. His teachings are known as Bhagavati Dharma 4. He encouraged the establishment of satra and naam ghar Select the answer using the code given below:

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

Correct Answer: C. 1, 3 and 4 only

Explanation

Srimanta Shankardeva propagated Bhagavati Dharma in Assam and founded institutions like satras and naam ghars. However, Gaudiya Vaishnavism was founded by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

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