Q. Who is regarded as the originator of Marathi poetry?
Answer:
Namdev
Notes: Namdev, a 13th-century saint-poet from Maharashtra, is recognized as one of the originators of Marathi poetry, pioneering the abhang form. Alongside Dnyaneshwar, he set the foundation for Marathi literary tradition with devotional and spiritual themes that influenced later poets like Eknath and Tukaram.