Bhakti and Sufi Movement: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Medieval History)
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UPSC 2006Medieval History · Bhakti and Sufi Movement
Q1. Bhakta Tukaram was a contemporary of which Mughal emperor?
Explanation
Tukaram, a renowned Bhakti saint from Maharashtra, lived in the early 17th century, making him a contemporary of Jahangir (reign:1605-1627 AD). He is remembered for his devotional poetry (Abhangas) dedicated to Lord Vitthal, promoting equality, devotion, and moral values. His life and works contributed significantly to the Warkari tradition, which emphasized collective worship and a simple, ethical life.
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2006
(c) Jahangir
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