Narsinh Mehta is considered one of the greatest Bhakti poets of Gujarati literature and lived in the 15th century (c. 1414 – c. 1480). Premanand Bhatt (c. 1636 – c. 1734) belongs to the 17th century, and Dalpatram (1820–1898) belongs to the 19th century.
Which of the following Gujarati Bhakti poets belong/s to the 15th century? I. Premanand Bhatt II. Narsinh Mehta III. Dalpatram
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2021 · Topic: Bhakti and Sufi Movement (Regional Bhakti Traditions: Maharashtra (Varkari Movement), Bengal, Punjab, Odisha, Rajasthan)
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