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Q. Who among the following saints were contemporary of Akbar?
  1. Samarth Ramdas
  2. Guru Ravidas
  3. Kabir
  4. Tulsidas
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1 & 4
Notes:
  1. Samarth Ramdas: He lived during the 16th century and was a spiritual guru to Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. So he was a contemporary of Akbar.
  2. Guru Ravidas: He lived during the 14th-15th century, so he preceded Akbar.
  3. Kabir: He is believed to have lived in the 15th century, so he also preceded Akbar.
  4. Tulsidas: He lived in the 16th century and was a contemporary of Akbar.

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