Vidyapati Thakur, a contemporary of Chandidas (end of 14th century to

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. 1352–1448) 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.
Vidyapati is celebrated for his lyrical poetry, particularly his love songs dedicated to Radha and Krishna, which influenced Vaishnava traditions in Bengal and other regions. Despite being a Maithili poet, his influence extended significantly into Bengali, Assamese, and Odia literature.
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