what was the cause of rich composite style of persian and indian trends
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SOURCES OF COMPOSITE CULTURE - SHORTCUT
The main sources of information about the emergence of composite culture in India are the following;
1. Bijak: It is the compilation of the verses of Kabir.
2. Guru Granth Sahib: The fifth Sikh Guru Arjan Dev compiled it.
3. Ajmer Sharief: It is the holy shrine of the Sufi saint, Khwajah Moinuddin Chishti, located at Ajmer in Rajasthan.
4. St. Francis Church (Kochi): St. Francis Church, in Fort Kochi, originally built in 1503, is the oldest European church in India.
IMPACT OF BHAKTI MOVEMENT - SHORTCUT
It brought profound changes in religious and social outlook of people.
1. Bhakti saints preached universal brotherhood and emphasised equality.
2. They preached in languages such as Hindi, Bhojpuri, Oriya which was understood by the people.
3. The Bhakti saints tried to evolve a new social order by following the principle of equality and by denouncing caste distinctions.
FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GROWTH OF COMPOSITE CULTURE - SHORTCUT
i) The wealth of the Mughal emperors was used to build palaces, forts and monuments.
ii) The peace that prevailed all over northern India paved the way for undertaking extensive works of art.
iii) The Mughal emperors were anxious to find an outlet for their expression in some visual arts.
BHAKTI MOVEMENT - SHORTCUT
It originated as a reaction against caste division and ritualism in India. The Vaishnava and Saiva saints of south started the Bhakti movement. They preached 'personal devotion to God as a means to reach God. They also preached complete surrender of self to God and equality of all human beings without any discrimination.
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