Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Bhakti Sufi Traditions

Question:
Lingayats are followers of which of the following Bhakti Tradition?
Options:
Vaishnavism
Shaivism
Virashaivas
Both 1 and 3
Correct Answer:
Virashaivas
Explanation:
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).