Which Assamese saint-reformer is credited with founding the Ek Saran Nam Dharma movement, which emphasized devotion to a single God and social reform? [#1272]

Srimanta Sankardev was a 15th-century Assamese saint-reformer who founded the Ek Saran Nam Dharma movement, which emphasized devotion to a single God (Krishna) and social reform. He is credited with creating a new era of cultural and religious awakening in Assam.

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Srimanta Sankardev was a 15th-century Assamese saint-reformer who founded the Ek Saran Nam Dharma movement, which emphasized devotion to a single God (Krishna) and social reform. He is credited with creating a new era of cultural and religious awakening in Assam.

The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, New York City. The 305-foot (93-meter) statue is a gift from the people of France to the United States. It was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and built by Gustave Eiffel, and dedicated on October 28, 1886.

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The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, New York City. The 305-foot (93-meter) statue is a gift from the people of France to the United States. It was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and built by Gustave Eiffel, and dedicated on October 28, 1886.

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is an Indian classical musician renowned for playing the . He's known for his fast and clear ekhara taans. Khan is a sixth-generation sarod player in his family, and his ancestors have been shaping and developing the instrument for more than 200 years. He learned from his father, Haafiz Ali Khan, who was a court musician in Gwalior until India's independence in 1947. Khan has been performing internationally since the 1960s. He's also known for playing the sarod using his fingernails instead of his fingertips.

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Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is an Indian classical musician renowned for playing the . He's known for his fast and clear ekhara taans. Khan is a sixth-generation sarod player in his family, and his ancestors have been shaping and developing the instrument for more than 200 years. He learned from his father, Haafiz Ali Khan, who was a court musician in Gwalior until India's independence in 1947. Khan has been performing internationally since the 1960s. He's also known for playing the sarod using his fingernails instead of his fingertips.

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Suryya Kumar Bhuyan was a renowned Assamese historian and scholar who wrote the "Buranjis", a comprehensive history of Assam. He was a pioneer in the field of Assamese historiography and his works are considered classics in the study of Assam's history and culture.

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Suryya Kumar Bhuyan was a renowned Assamese historian and scholar who wrote the "Buranjis", a comprehensive history of Assam. He was a pioneer in the field of Assamese historiography and his works are considered classics in the study of Assam's history and culture.

The Hawa Mahal is a palace in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Built from red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers. The structure was built in 1799 by the Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of the city of Jhunjhunu in the state of Rajasthan.

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The Hawa Mahal is a palace in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Built from red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers. The structure was built in 1799 by the Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of the city of Jhunjhunu in the state of Rajasthan.

Henry Cotton was a British administrator who served as the Chief Commissioner of Assam from 1896 to 1902. He is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam" for his contributions to the state's development.

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Henry Cotton was a British administrator who served as the Chief Commissioner of Assam from 1896 to 1902. He is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam" for his contributions to the state's development.

Lachit Borphukan, the Commander in Chief of the Ahom Kingdom of Assam's Royal Army, is credited with defeating the Mughal army in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671. The battle took place on the Brahmaputra river in Saraighat, which is now part of Guwahati, Assam, India. It was a decisive victory that ended the Mughals' years-long siege of Guwahati.

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Lachit Borphukan, the Commander in Chief of the Ahom Kingdom of Assam's Royal Army, is credited with defeating the Mughal army in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671. The battle took place on the Brahmaputra river in Saraighat, which is now part of Guwahati, Assam, India. It was a decisive victory that ended the Mughals' years-long siege of Guwahati.

Madhupur Satra is located in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India. While geographically in West Bengal, it's important to note its connection to the Ekasarana tradition of Vaishnavism, which originated in Assam with Srimanta Sankardeva. The Satra's presence in Cooch Behar reflects the historical and cultural links between the regions.

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Madhupur Satra is located in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India. While geographically in West Bengal, it's important to note its connection to the Ekasarana tradition of Vaishnavism, which originated in Assam with Srimanta Sankardeva. The Satra's presence in Cooch Behar reflects the historical and cultural links between the regions.

The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient Assamese kingdom that existed from the 4th to the 12th century. It was known for its rich cultural heritage, including its art, literature, and architecture. The kingdom was ruled by the Varman dynasty and was a major center of learning and culture in ancient India. The Varman dynasty ruled the Kamarupa kingdom of Assam from 350–655 CE.

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The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient Assamese kingdom that existed from the 4th to the 12th century. It was known for its rich cultural heritage, including its art, literature, and architecture. The kingdom was ruled by the Varman dynasty and was a major center of learning and culture in ancient India. The Varman dynasty ruled the Kamarupa kingdom of Assam from 350–655 CE.

Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, with a population of just over 800 people and a land area of approximately 110 acres (0.44 square kilometers).

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Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, with a population of just over 800 people and a land area of approximately 110 acres (0.44 square kilometers).