Bhakti Movement
History ⇒ Medieval Indian History
Bhakti Movement starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one social reform brought about by the Bhakti Movement.
Describe the contribution of Alvars and Nayanars to the Bhakti Movement.
Describe the impact of the Bhakti Movement on Indian society.
Explain how the Bhakti Movement contributed to the decline of Brahmanical dominance.
Explain the difference between the Nirguna and Saguna schools of Bhakti.
Explain the role of Guru Nanak in the Bhakti Movement.
Name any two prominent women saints associated with the Bhakti Movement.
Name the Bhakti saint who is considered the founder of the Lingayat sect.
Name the Bhakti saint who is famous for his Marathi devotional songs called 'Abhangas'.
Name the two main sects of the Bhakti Movement in South India.
What was the main aim of the Bhakti Movement?
Which Bhakti saint is known for his devotion to Lord Rama and wrote the 'Ramcharitmanas'?
Who composed the famous work 'Ramcharitmanas'?
Who was the famous Bhakti poetess from Rajasthan?
Who was the famous Bhakti saint from Maharashtra known for his Abhangas?
Who was the main proponent of the Vishishtadvaita philosophy in the Bhakti Movement?
Describe how the Bhakti Movement contributed to the development of regional literature in India. Give one example of a literary work produced during this period.
Discuss how the Bhakti Movement challenged the authority of the priestly class and the traditional caste hierarchy in medieval India. Provide at least two examples from the teachings or actions of Bhakti saints.
Explain the significance of the concept of 'universal brotherhood' as promoted by the Bhakti saints. How did this idea influence social relations in medieval India?
Read the following passage and answer the question: 'A Bhakti saint traveled from village to village, singing devotional songs in the local language and inviting people from all backgrounds to join in worship. He rejected elaborate rituals and insisted that true devotion was more important than birth or social status.' Based on the passage, which two core principles of the Bhakti Movement are being highlighted?
