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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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Solution
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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