Bhakti and Sufi Movement: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Medieval History)
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UPSC 2004Medieval History · Bhakti and Sufi Movement
Q1. Which one of the following sequences indicates the correct chronological order?
Explanation
Shankaracharya (8th century AD) established Advaita Vedanta, emphasizing the non-duality of Brahman. He also established 4 mathas at Jyotirmath, Dwarka, Puri and Sringeri. Ramanuja (11th-12th century AD) later founded Vishishtadvaita Vedanta (qualified non dualism), advocating devotion to a personal god. He played a pivotal role in the Bhakti movement, promoting inclusive spirituality and reforming temple rituals. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (15th-16th century AD) was a key figure in the Bhakti movement in Bengal, popularizing devotional worship of Lord Krishna. Their sequence reflects the historical progression of these philosophical and devotional traditions.
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2004
(a) Shankaracharya-Ramanuja-Chaitanya
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