Question

Explain the following statement with reasons.

Yadava period has a special importance in the history of Maharashtra.

Answer 1

1. Yadava dynasty is one of the important dynasties of Medieval Maharashtra.
2. During this period there was a notable development in the cultural sphere of Maharashtra.
3. The Mahanubhav and Warkari sects had a beginning in the Yadava period.
4. During this period, Patan in Khandesh, Solotagi in Karnataka, and Paithan in Maharashtra became important centres of learning.
5. Sanskrit texts were written on subjects like Dharmashastra, 'Purva Mimansa' (philosophical text), Nyaya and Vedanta.
6. Many important texts were composed at this time for eg. composition of saint poets like Namadeva, Janabai etc. Many temples were built of the Hemadipanti style at this time.
7. An important feature of the Hemadipanti temples is that no mortar was used.