Question

89. Who hailed Basaveshwara as 'Martin Luther of Karnataka"? (1) Sir Arthur Myler (2) Bijjala (3) John Pleter (4) Jathveda Muni​

Answer 1

Sir Arthur Myler hailed Basaveshwara as 'Martin Luther of Karnataka"

Sir Arthur Myler is the correct answer.

• Basava launched his new movement with the loftiest ideals. His movement aimed at the abolition of all inequalities and removal of all obstacles arid inhibitions and social disabilities inherent in the traditional social order. Basaveshwara’s achievements have been genuinely acknowledged by many thinkers.

• Arthur Miles observes thus in his book, ’The Land of the Liñgam’: “Whatever legend may say about Basava, the fact is pretty clear that he was the first Indian free thinker. Fie might be called the Luther of India. The acknowledged leader of the priests was in full swing when Basava came upon the stage, and there was a movement afoot to replace caste and the priestly authority with intelligence and free-thinking”.

Answer 2

Option (A) Sir Arthur Myler hailed Basaveshwara as 'Martin Luther of Karnataka"

This happens in India when most of scholar compares Basaveshwara with world other reforms, But nobody has compared with Martin Luther. Though Basaveshwara calls Martin Luther of India which was called by Sir Arthur Myler.