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Which of the following is NOT true about Virashaivas tradition that originated in Karnataka? |
It was led by a Brahmana named Basavanna. The Lingayats challenged the idea of caste and the "pollution" attributed to certain groups by Brahmanas. They questioned the theory of rebirth. None of the above |
None of the above |
The twelfth century witnessed the emergence of a new movement in Karnataka, led by a Brahmana named Basavanna (1106-68) who was a minister in the court of a Kalachuri ruler. His followers were known as Virashaivas (heroes of Shiva) or Lingayats (wearers of the linga). The Lingayats challenged the idea of caste and the "pollution" attributed to certain groups by Brahmanas. They also questioned the theory of rebirth. |
