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प्रश्न
What effect did the Bhakti and Sufi movements have on Indian society?
What was the impact of the Bhakti and Sufi movements on society?
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उत्तर
The Bhakti and Sufi movements brought a new era in Indian society, which was based on tolerance and brotherhood among human beings.
The following are the impacts of the movements:
- The Bhakti and Sufi movement preached in the language of the common man, which gave rise to the development of common languages.
- The common man came to know about the great truths of Hindu philosophy, which helped in slowing down conversions during this period.
- These movements helped in reducing the superiority of the Brahman.
- They also brought a feeling of universal brotherhood and created an environment of tolerance and mutual respect.
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Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences :
Who were the Sufis?
Answer the following question:
What do you understand by Bhakti? What were the teachings of the Bhakti reformers?
Fill in the blanks:
The Sufis came to India with the _____ in the _____ century ce. Over the years, they absorbed _______ and ______ influences and were greatly respected by the _______ as well as the ________.
Choose the correct answer:
The word ‘bhakti’ means __________
State whether the following is true or false:
The organization of the Sufis was known as the sangha.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
What is the importance of qawwali in Sufism?
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
How did the Sufi and Bhakti movements lead to the development of local languages?
This is the picture of a monument associated with the founder of a religious reform movement in India.
Why is this monument famous?
This is the picture of a monument associated with the founder of a religious reform movement in India.
Mention any four important religious principles of that movement, which are common to the principles of the Bhakti Movement.
Who was the founder of the Sufi movement in India?
