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Bhakta Tukaram was a contemporary of which Mughal Emperor?

  1. Babur
  2. Akbar
  3. Jahangir
  4. Aurangzeb

Explanation

Option (c) is correct
  • Sant Tukaram lived in the 17th century, primarily from 1608 to 1649 or 1650, in the region of modern-day Maharashtra, India, making him a key figure in the Bhakti movement during the Mughal era, a contemporary of Emperor Jahangir and Shivaji Maharaj, known for his devotional poetry (abhangas) dedicated to Lord Vithoba.

Diagram providing an overview of Sant Tukaram, a 17th-century Hindu saint and poet from Maharashtra, highlighting his early life, key contributions, and social reforms. It includes labeled sections with colorful icons and text boxes detailing his role in Bhakti movement, literary works, Warkari sect practices, and associated saints, emphasizing his devotion, advocacy for gender equality, and influence on religious traditions.

Answer: (c) Jahangir
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