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Prelims 2019

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryBhakti and Sufi TraditionsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Nimbarka Kabir and Sufi chronology · Bhakti and Sufi Traditions

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2019 · Q13

Prelims 2019, question 13: Bhakti and Sufi Traditions

Consider the following statements: 1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar. 2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2016

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryBhakti and Sufi TraditionsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Bhakti and Sufi Traditions · With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements :
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Religion, Philosophy and Schools of Thought

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2016 · Q17

Prelims 2016, question 17: Bhakti and Sufi Traditions

With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements : 1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry. 2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2014

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryBhakti and Sufi TraditionsEasy
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Bhakti and Sufi Traditions
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Literature, Languages and Textual Traditions · Religion, Philosophy and Schools of Thought
2014 · Q90

Prelims 2014, question 90: Bhakti and Sufi Traditions

Consider the following statements : 1. ‘Bijak’ is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal. 2. The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2013

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryBhakti and Sufi TraditionsEasy
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Bhakti and Sufi Traditions
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Mughal Empire and Administration
2013 · Q52

Prelims 2013, question 52: Bhakti and Sufi Traditions

Consider the following Bhakti Saints : 1. Dadu Dayal 2. Guru Nanak 3. Tyagaraja Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?

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Prelims 2012

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryBhakti and Sufi TraditionsMedium
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Bhakti and Sufi Traditions
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Religion, Philosophy and Schools of Thought
2012 · Q69

Prelims 2012, question 69: Bhakti and Sufi Traditions

With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices? 1. Meditation and control of breath 2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place 3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

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