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Long answer type questions :
1. Write a brief note on the Lingayat or Virashaiva Movement.
2. What are the main teachings of Guru Nanak?
3. Write about the Sufi orders that became popular in medieval India.
4. Write a short note on Kabir.
5. Write a short note on Shankaradeva.​

Answer 1

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1. Lingayatism is a Shaivite Hindu religious tradition in India. Initially known as Veerashaivas, since the 18th century adherents of this faith are known as Lingayats. ... Lingayatism emphasises qualified monism, with philosophical foundations similar to those of the 11th–12th-century South Indian philosopher Ramanuja.
2. The most famous teachings attributed to Guru Nanak are that there is only one God, and that all human beings can have direct access to God with no need of rituals or priests. His most radical social teachings denounced the caste system and taught that everyone is equal, regardless of caste or gender.
3. The main Sufi orders followed by the Muslins of India include Chistiyya, Naqshbandiyya, Qadiriyya and Suharabardiyya of which Chisti order is the most popular one which is even followed in small villages in India. Kwaja Moin-ud-Din Chisti who was born in Afghanistan in 1142 AD brought the order to India.
4. Kabir also known as Kabir Das' was born and brought up in a Muslim weavers family by Niru and Nima. He was a mystic poet and a musician and was one of the important saints of Hinduism and also considered a Sufi by Muslims. He is respected by Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs. He was a disciple of Ramananda.
5. Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev was a saint, scholar, playwright, social and religious reformer is a colossal figure in the cultural and religious history of Assam. He was destined to play a significant role in preaching to humanity and protecting human religion.

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Answer 2

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The most famous teachings attributed to Guru Nanak are that there is only one God, and that all human beings can have direct access to God with no need of rituals or priests. His most radical social teachings denounced the caste system and taught that everyone is equal, regardless of caste or gender.

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