INDIAN HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Saivaite Nayanmars and Vashanavaite Alwar preached the Bhakti Cult under which of the following rulers?
A
Pallavas, Pandyas and Cholas
B
Pallavas, Cheras and Rashtrakutas
C
Pallavas, Vijaynagar and Bahmani Kingdoms
D
Cheras & Pandavas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Nayanars and Alvars were the Tamil poet-saints who played a key role in propagating the Bhakti Movement in Southern India during the 5th-10th Centuries. The Nayanars were a group of 63 saints devoted to Lord Shiva who lived during the 6th to 8th centuries CE.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Bhakti movement in South India The Shivaite Nayannars and the Vaishnavaite Alvars, who preached the Bhakti cult under the Pallavas, Pandyas and Cholas disregarded the austerities preached by the Jains and the Buddhists.

Detailed explanation-3: -So the correct answer is Nagarjuna.

Detailed explanation-4: -Doctrines of Bhakti Cult or Bhakti Movement God is one and must be worshipped with love and devotion. By following the path of true devotion, one can find salvation. Blind faith, empty ceremonies, and external rites are not to be followed. All are equal before God.

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