Question

Basavanna was a philosopher and a social reformer in 12th century Karnataka. The

following is one of Basavanna's vachanas (vachana literally means “that which is

said”).

"The rich will make temples for Shiva. What shall I, a poor man, do? My legs are pillars,

The body the shrine, The head a cupola of gold. Listen, O Lord Kudal Sangama Deva,

Things standing shall fall, But the moving ever shall stay."

Which of the following is MOST LIKELYto be a historical source for the above vachana?


A. printed books from the 12th century


B. travel accounts of European sailors


C. inscriptions engraved on coins


D. handwritten manuscripts
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Answer 1

Answer:

The History of India begins with the birth of the Indus Valley Civilization, more precisely known as Harappan Civilization. It flourished around 2,500 BC, in the western part of South Asia, what today is Pakistan and Western India. ... Mohenjodaro and Harappa were unearthed.