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'Y' belonged to the royal family of Mewad.'Y' received royal education including music, religion as well as instruction in politics and government. However, after marriage, 'Y' renounced a life of luxury and became the disciple of Ravidas, a saint, who was born in an untouchable caste. Identify 'Y'.

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Chaitanya

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Meerabai

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Ramanand

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Tulsidas

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The correct option is B Meerabai
'Y' is Meerabai. Meerabai was a Hindu mystic and poet whose songs of devotion to Krishna are widely popular in northern India. She was the princess of Mewad and her royal education included music, religion as well as instruction in politics and government. Although she was married to Rajput prince, she renounced a life of luxury and became the disciple of Ravidas.

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