The famous blind poet and saint Surdas, who wrote thousands of verses praising Lord Krishna, was a devoted disciple of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The famous blind poet and saint Surdas, who wrote thousands of verses praising Lord Krishna, was a devoted disciple of:
A. Ramananda
B. Vallabhacharya
C. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
D. Nimbarkacharya
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Surdas was heavily influenced by Vallabhacharya and the Pushtimarga sect, compiling his devotional songs in the classic Braj Bhasha text 'Sur Sagar'.

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