Multiple choice

Which famous poet wrote the 'Geet Govinda?

  1. Kalidas

  2. Devdas

  3. Jayadeva

  4. Bhimsen
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Explanation

Jayadeva was a 12th-century Sanskrit poet who composed the 'Geeta Govinda', a lyrical poem celebrating the love between Radha and Krishna. This work is considered a masterpiece of Vaishnava literature and had a profound influence on Bhakti movement devotional poetry. Jayadeva was associated with the court of Lakshmana Sena, the Hindu king of Bengal.

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