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The most important saint of the Bhakti Movement in Maharashtra who was born at Satara and is said to have died in Punjab was ____.

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Jnaneswar
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Namadeva
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Tukaram
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Guru Ramdas
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The correct option is B Namadeva
Namdev was a poet and a saint from Maharashtra, he belonged to the Varkari sect of Hinduism. He worshiped Lord Vitthal that is one of the names of Lord Vishnu and he was widely known in India for his devotional songs. He died in 1350 C.E in Punjab.

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