INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -6. Who strongly opposed sectarianism and rites and insisted on adoption of Hindi in place of Sanskrit? Explanation : Ramananda could not even cast off the sense of superiority of a Hindu over the Mohammedan. Similarly he accepted the superiority of the regenerate classes (dwijas)-over Sudras.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why did Ramananda oppose sectarianism? Know from your teacher. Answer: Ramananda perceived that there is only one God.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kabir was a disciple of Swami Ramananda in Varanasi. His verses are also found in Guru Granth Sahib which is a Sikhism scripture. His early life was in a muslim family but he was influenced by his hindu bhakti teacher Ramananda. He is known for being critical of both Hinduism and Islam.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ramananda was an influential social reformer of Northern India. He championed the pursuit of knowledge and direct devotional spirituality, and did not discriminate based on birth family, gender or religion.

Detailed explanation-5: -Kabir was the most radical disciple of Ramananda. He was brought up by a weaver of Varanasi.