Which one among the following vaishnava saints was the author of Kirta

Which one among the following vaishnava saints was the author of Kirtana-Ghosha ?

Madhav Kandali
Srimanta Sankardeva
Madhabdeva
Damodardeva
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Kirtana-Ghosha is a major compilation of devotional songs and narratives composed by Srimanta Sankardeva (1449-1568), the founder of the Ekasarana Dharma (Mahapurushiya Dharma) movement in Assam. It is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature and Vaishnava philosophy in the region.
– Srimanta Sankardeva was a prominent 15th-16th century Assamese saint, scholar, poet, playwright, dancer, musician, actor, and social-religious reformer.
– He propagated devotional Vaishnavism centred around the worship of Krishna.
– His literary works, including Kirtana-Ghosha, contributed significantly to Assamese language and culture.
Madhabdeva (1489-1596) was a principal disciple and successor of Srimanta Sankardeva. While a great poet and saint in his own right, authoring works like Nama Ghosha, Kirtana-Ghosha is primarily attributed to Sankardeva. Madhav Kandali translated the Ramayana into Assamese in the 14th century, preceding Sankardeva. Damodardeva was another Assamese Vaishnava saint and a contemporary of Sankardeva and Madhabdeva.