Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Sant Kabir?

• A. He was born in Benaras in 1398 CE.
• B. He was raised by Niru a Muslim weaver.
• C. He took up pottery as his profession.
• D. He was the disciple of Ramnath.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A He was born in Benaras in 1398 CE.
B He was raised by Niru a Muslim weaver.

Sant Kabir was born in Benaras in 1398 CE and took up weaving as his profession. It is believed that Kabir was the son of Hindu parents and was raised by Niru a Muslim weaver. He was the most famous disciple of Ramanand, not Ramnath.