Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Bhakti Sufi Traditions

Question:
Who is the leader of the Virashaiva tradition that emerged in Karnataka in the twelfth century?
Options:
Basavanna
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
Karaikkal Ammaiyar
None of the above.
Correct Answer:
Basavanna
Explanation:
The twelfth century witnessed the emergence of a new movement in Karnataka, led by a Brahmana named Basavanna (1106-68).