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Chaitanya is considered the founder of which tradition in Bengal?

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AShaktism
BBuddhism
CNathpanth
DModern Vaishnavism and Gaudiya Vaishnava dharma
Correct Answer: Modern Vaishnavism and Gaudiya Vaishnava dharmaYour Answer: D

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Correct (D): Chaitanya Mahaprabhu founded modern Vaishnavism and the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition in Bengal. Why others wrong: (A) Shaktism in Bengal has separate roots; (B) Buddhism was patronised earlier by the Palas; (C) Nathpanth was Gorakhnath's tradition.

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