The Vaishnava saint, Sankaradeva introduced the ________ dance in the 15th century CE.
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The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Sattriya.
The Vaishnava saint, Sankaradeva, introduced the Sattriya dance in the 15th century CE. Originating in the monasteries (sattras) of Assam, this dance form was developed as a powerful medium for propagating the Vaishnava faith, expressing devotion to Lord Vishnu. Sattriya combines elements of classical Indian dance, drama, and music, performed in a highly stylized manner with specific costumes, gestures, and rhythms. It remained confined to the sattras for centuries before being recognized as one of India's classical dance forms.