Consider the following statements: 1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar. 2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
Option d is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Nimbarka was a 12th-13th century yogi, philosopher whereas Akbar's reigned during 16th-17th century.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Saint Kabir was 15th century poet whereas Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi was born in 1564 after death of Kabir.