Which classical dance was started by the great Vaishnav saint and reformer of Assam?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Sattriya.
The classical dance form Sattriya was started by the great Vaishnav saint and reformer of Assam, Srimanta Sankardeva. In the 15th century, Sankardeva introduced this dance as part of the Bhakti movement to spread the teachings of Vaishnavism. Sattriya combines dance, drama, and music, and was initially performed in the monasteries (Sattras) of Assam as a means of devotional expression. It is now recognized as one of the eight classical dance forms of India.