Which of the following Bhakti saint of Maharashtra responsible for creating a background for Maratha nationalism and also opposed all social distinctions?

A Gnandeva
B Namadev
C Ekanath
D Tukaram

Correct Answer: Tukaram

Another Bhakti saint of Maharashtra was Tukaram, a contemporary of Sivaji. He was responsible for creating a background for Maratha nationalism. He opposed all social distinctions. The importance of women in society was also increased because the Bhakti movement gave equal importance to them.
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