Vidyapati Thakur, a contemporary of Chandidas (end of 14th century to early 15th century), was a native of
Bengal
Mithila
Malwa
Kashmir
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The correct answer is B) Mithila. Vidyapati Thakur (c. 1352โ1448) was a prominent poet and scholar of Maithili and Sanskrit. He was born in the village of Bisfi in the Mithila region, which spans parts of northern Bihar in India and the Terai region of Nepal. He is considered the greatest figure of Maithili literature. Chandidas, his contemporary, was a Bengali poet.
– Vidyapati was primarily a poet of the Maithili language, which is spoken in the Mithila region.
– He is a pivotal figure in the development of Maithili literature and is also known for his Sanskrit works.