INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MEDIAVAL INDIA

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which was the language adopted by the Bhakti saints to preach their ideas to the masses?

A	Hindi
B	Sanskrit
C	Ardh-Magadhi
D	Regional vernacular languages

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -So to save Hindu religion Bhakti movement was started. All the saints of this movement used regional language to preach their ideas so that it could be understood by the common people. They stressed equality and to live a simple life.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Bhakti movement promoted the growth of vernacular language and literature in different parts of the country. Kabir Nanak and Chaitanya preached in their respective vernacular tongues – Kabir in Hindi, Nanak in Gurmukhi and chaitanya in Bengali.

Detailed explanation-3: -Many regional languages such as Kannada, Marathi, and Telugu became popular under the influence of the Bhakti Movement. Holy books were translated into regional languages from Sanskrit.

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