Punjab was a major center of the Bhakti movement. Which of these prominent Bhakti saints was from Punjab?

Guru Nanak
Kabir
Tulsidas
Mirabai

The correct answer is: a) Guru Nanak.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji was the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. He was born in Talwandi, Punjab, India in 1469. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in Indian history.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji was a social reformer who preached against caste discrimination and idol worship. He also emphasized the importance of living a simple life and serving others.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teachings have had a profound impact on the lives of millions of people around the world. He is revered by Sikhs as the supreme Guru and the founder of their faith.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Kabir was a 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint who was born in Kashi (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, India. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in the Bhakti movement.
  • Tulsidas was a 16th-century Indian poet and saint who was born in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is best known for his epic poem Ramacharitamanasa, which is a retelling of the Ramayana.
  • Mirabai was a 16th-century Indian poet and saint who was born in Merta, Rajasthan, India. She was a devotee of Krishna and is considered to be one of the most important figures in the Bhakti movement.
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