INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Adi Shankaracharya established four major mathas in the four corners – north (Jyotirmath), south (Sringeri, Kanchi), east (Puri), west (Dwaraka) – to propagate the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta and to promulgate the concept of Sanatana dharma.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Shankaracharya. The four mathas (monasteries or mutts) established by Adi Shankaracharya in the four corners of India were meant to uphold Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism).

Detailed explanation-3: -He established four major mathas in different regions of India-Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri, Sringeri. He established them to propagate the philosophy of advaita vedanta and to promulgate the concept of Sanatana dharma.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to Mishr, it is believed that Adi Shankaracharya established four mutts: Badrikashram Jyotirpeeth in the north, Dwarka’s Shardha Peeth in the west, Govardhan Peetha in Puri in the east, and Sringeri Sharada Peetham in Chikkamagalur district, Karnataka.

Detailed explanation-5: -1 Answer. (a) Sankaracharya founded the four Mathas in the four corners of India. Shankara was born at Kaladi in Kerala as a result of austerities and earnest prayers of his childless parents to Lord Shiva.