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Sant Namdeo

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Why were the devotional songs and keerthans of Sant Namdeo famous?

A

They awakened a sense of equality

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B

They praised Lord Ganesha

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The people enjoyed the music

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None of above

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The correct option is A They awakened a sense of equality
Namdeo was well known for his keertans and devotional songs. They are said to have awakened a sense of equality in men and women belonging to different castes.

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