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Medieval History UPPSC 2000 GS-I
Question

Who had led a deputation of Banaras Pandits before the Mughal emperor to seek the abolition of pilgrim tax on Banaras and Allahabad?

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Option C: Kavindracharya

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kavindracharya”.
The most likely leader of the deputation of Banaras Pandits who petitioned the Mughal emperor to abolish the pilgrim tax is: (3) Kavindracharya

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