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Who is called the first poet of deprived class of India?

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Chokhamela
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Samanth Guru Swami Ramdas
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Chitanya Mahaprabhu
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Guru Nanak
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Solution

The correct option is A Chokhamela
Chokhamela was poet born in Maharashtra, India in the 14th century. He belonged to the Mahar caste, considered "untouchable" in India in that era. He was the first poet and saint from deprived class.

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