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The songs composed by Mirabai praising Lord Krishna are called ______.

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Abhangas

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Padas

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Bhajans

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Dohas

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Solution

The correct option is C Bhajans
Mirabai, a 16^th century, Rajasthan-based saint is known in history to be one of the greatest devotees of Lord Krishna. She was a saint who followed Bhakti tradition- complete devotion to God. Her compositions for Lord Krishna are known as ‘Bhajans’. ‘Bhaj’also means complete surrender (to God).

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