'Virashaiva' or 'Lingayat' tradition of 'Bhakti' was led by Basavanna in the 12th century Karnataka. Basavanna was the Brahmin Minister in the court of which of the following ruler:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Kalachuri
The Virashaiva movement in twelfth-century Karnataka was led by Basavanna (1106-68), a Brahmana who was a minister in the court of a Kalachuri ruler.
NCERT (2026-27): “3. The Virashaiva Tradition in Karnataka … 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). Lingayats continue to be an important community in the region to date. They worship Shiva in his manifestation as a linga, and men usually wear a small linga in a silver case on a loop strung over the left shoulder.…” |