HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Question
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Kalidasa
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Sur Das
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Tulsidas
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Kabirdas
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Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: Saint Surdas ji was an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna, known for his devotional songs dedicated to Lord Krishna. He composed Sur Sagar, Sur Saravali and Sahitya Ratna.
Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Guru Nanak, Kabir and Gyaneshwar.
Detailed explanation-3: -Alvars and Nayanars of Tamil Nadu The Alvars and Nayanars led some of the earliest Bhakti movements (c. sixth century). Alvars – those who are “immersed” in devotion to Vishnu. Nayanars – those who are devotees of Shiva. They travelled from place to place singing hymns in Tamil praising their gods.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Bhakti movement was against rituals and propagated devotion through singing and dancing. It did not have caste as a barrier; people from any caste could be a part of this movement. It included women as well as saints from lower castes.
Detailed explanation-5: -They were against the caste system. They emphasized upon devotion to God and direct relation with the God. They emphasized purity of heart and mind. They were against the useless rituals and sacrifices. They preached monotheism. They believed in equality of mankind. 14-Dec-2019