Who were Lingayats? Explain their contribution in the social and religious fields with special reference to caste system.
Lingayats and their contribution:
1. A popular movement which arose during the twelfth century was the Lingayat or Virshaiva Movement.
2. Its founder was Basava and his nephew, Channabasava, who lived at the court of the Kalachuri kings of Karanataka.
3. They established their faith after bitter disputes with the Jains.
4. The Lingayats are worshippers of Lord Shiv a.
5. They strongly opposed the caste system and rejected fasts, feats, pilgrimage and sacrifice.
6. In the social sphere, they opposed child marriage and allowed remarriage of widows.
Describe the three chief causes behind the origin and growth of the ‘Bhakti Movement’ or estimate the contribution of the three saints of Bhakti Movement.
Why do you think that the traditions of Baba Guru Nanak remain significant even in the 21st century?
Discuss the contribution of Amir Khusrau in the fields of music and literature.
Jyhat were the main principles of Bhakti Movement?
