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Who among the following was the contemporary ruler of Bengal during Chaitanyadeva's time?

  1. A
    Nusrat Shah
  2. B
    Fatheh Shah
  3. C
    Husein Shah Sharqi
  4. D
    Alauddin Hussein Shah

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Alauddin Husain Shah (reigned ), the founder of the Hussain Shahi dynasty of Bengal, was the contemporary ruler during the lifetime of the celebrated saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (). Despite being a Muslim ruler, Husain Shah was known for his religious tolerance and patronized the cultural renaissance in Bengal, ensuring that Chaitanyadeva could preach Vaishnavism without state interference.

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Who among the following was the contemporary ruler of Bengal during Chaitanyadeva's time?
A
Nusrat Shah
B
Fatheh Shah
C
Husein Shah Sharqi
D
Alauddin Hussein Shah

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