Samarth Ramdas: He lived during the 16th century and was a spiritual guru to Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. So he was a contemporary of Akbar. Guru Ravidas: He lived during the 14th-15th century, so he preceded Akbar. Kabir: He is believed to have lived in the 15th century, so he also preceded Akbar. Tulsidas: He lived in the 16th century and was a contemporary of Akbar.

Only 1 & 4 Samarth Ramdas: He lived during the 16th century and was a spiritual guru to Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. So he was a contemporary of Akbar. Guru Ravidas: He lived during the 14th-15th century, so he preceded Akbar. Kabir: He is believed to have lived in the 15th century, so he also preceded Akbar. Tulsidas: He lived in the 16th century and was a contemporary of Akbar.

Who among the following saints were contemporary of Akbar? Samarth Ramdas G

Q. Who among the following saints were contemporary of Akbar?

Samarth Ramdas
Guru Ravidas
Kabir
Tulsidas

Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1 & 4
Notes:

Samarth Ramdas: He lived during the 16th century and was a spiritual guru to Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. So he was a contemporary of Akbar.
Guru Ravidas: He lived during the 14th-15th century, so he preceded Akbar.
Kabir: He is believed to have lived in the 15th century, so he also preceded Akbar.
Tulsidas: He lived in the 16th century and was a contemporary of Akbar.

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