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Which of the following Bhakti saint of Maharashtra responsible for creating a background for Maratha nationalism and also opposed all social distinctions?
A
Tukaram
B
Gnandeva
C
Namadev
D
Ekanath
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Another Bhakti saint of Maharashtra was Tukaram, a contemporary of Sivaji . He was responsible for creating a background for Maratha nationalism. He opposed all social distinctions. The importance of women in society was also increased because the Bhakti movement gave equal importance to them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tukaram (c. He is known for his Abangas (dohas) in Marathi which are a rich heritage of the Gatha – devotional poetry and was also responsible for creating a background for Maratha nationalism (Parmaratha).

Detailed explanation-3: -Well known Bhakti saints of Maharashtra included Dhyaneshwar, Namdev, Eknath, Tukaram, Sakubhai and the family of Chokhamela.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ramdas was the religious guru of Shivaji. He was a contemporary of the Maratha rulers Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. He was an Indian Hindu saint, philosopher, poet, writer and spiritual master.

Detailed explanation-5: -So the correct answer is Nagarjuna.

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