Which of the following statements about Srimanta Shankardeva is/are correct? 1. In the late fifteenth century Shankardeva emerged as one of the leading proponents of Vaishnavism in Assam 2. He was the founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism 3. His teachings are known as Bhagavati Dharma 4. He encouraged the establishment of satra and naam ghar

Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct. Srimanta Shankardeva (1449-1568) emerged in the late 15th century as a leading proponent of Vaishnavism in Assam. His teachings are known as Bhagavati Dharma or Eka Sarana Naam Dharma (monotheistic devotion to Vishnu/Krishna). He encouraged the establishment of satras (monasteries) and naam ghars (prayer halls). Statement 2 is incorrect because Gaudiya Vaishnavism was founded by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in Bengal, not Shankardeva.