Tulsidas was a 16th-century Hindu poet and saint, widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in Hindi, Indian, and world literature. He was born in Rajpur, Uttar Pradesh and is best known for his epic Ramcharitmanas, a retelling of the Hindu epic Ramayana in the Awadhi language. Tulsidas is revered as a saint and poet by Hindus, especially devotees of Lord Rama, and is considered one of the greatest Hindu poets of all time. He was a devotee of Lord Rama and dedicated his life to spreading the message of Bhakti (devotion) and love for God. His works, including the Ramcharitmanas, are still widely read and recited today and have had a profound impact on Hindu culture and spirituality.