________, a 500-year-old dance form, is an Indian Classical dance that developed from the Vaishnavite monasteries of Assam.

Sattriya

The correct answer is Option (3) - Sattriya

Sattriya is one of the eight classical dance forms of India, originating from the state of Assam. It is deeply rooted in the Vaishnavite tradition and has its origins in the devotional practices performed in the monasteries or "Satras" of Assam. The term "Sattriya" is derived from "Sattra," which refers to the monastic institution, and the dance form evolved as a means of expressing devotion to Lord Krishna and Vishnu.