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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 1999 GS-I
Question

Jayadeva, the lyricist of the Gita Govinda, adorned the court of:

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Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Lakshman sena

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lakshman sena”.
Jayadeva, the renowned poet and author of the Gita Govinda, adorned the court of Lakshman Sena.

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