Identify the major religious teachers from Uttar-Pradesh in 1300-1600 CE :
(A) Kabir
(B) Basavanna
(C) Jnanadeva
(D) Tulsidas
(E) Ramananda
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (D), (E) Only
c.1100-1200 Basavanna in Karnataka
c.1200-1300: Jnanadeva in Maharashtra
c.1300-1400: Ramananda in Uttar Pradesh
c.1400-1500: Kabir, Raidas, Surdas in Uttar Pradesh
c.1500-1600: Tulsidas in Uttar Pradesh
Here's the reason for the selection of the major religious teachers from Uttar Pradesh in the 1300-1600 CE timeframe:
Kabir (Option A): Kabir was a significant religious and spiritual teacher. He was known for his teachings that emphasized a formless, monotheistic God and rejected many ritualistic practices.
Tulsidas (Option D): Tulsidas was the author of the epic poem "Ramcharitmanas,". His work contributed to the popularization of the story of Lord Rama and devotion to Lord Rama in the Hindi-speaking regions of India.
Ramananda (Option E): Ramananda was a leading figure in the Bhakti movement and played a key role in popularizing devotion to Lord Rama.