INDIAN HISTORY

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Mira-Bai, the most popular female saint of medieval India, believed in the worship of
A
Shiva
B
Ram
C
Krishna
D
Vishnu
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is said in her death that she melted into the heart of Krishna. Tradition relates how one day she was singing in a temple when Krishna appeared. He was so pleased with his dearest devotee that he opened up his heart to her, and Meera entered, leaving her body while in the highest state of Krishna consciousness.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mira Bai, (born c. 1498, Kudaki, India-died 1547?, Dwarka, Gujarat), Hindu mystic and poet whose lyrical songs of devotion to the god Krishna are widely popular in northern India. Mira Bai was a Rajput princess, the only child of Ratan Singh, younger brother of the ruler of Merta.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hint: Mirabai was a 16th century saint from Rajasthan. She was known for her greatest devotion to Lord Krishna.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mirabai was unique among the poet-saints of the Bhakti movement owing to her socio-economic background as well as her gender. Born a princess, she opted for the life of a mendicant and wanderer living a life of austerity and poverty to be spiritual.

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