Bhakti-Sufi Traditions · c. 8th – 18th Century CE
The Alvars and Nayanars of South India
The pioneers of the Bhakti movement and their relationship with the Chola state.
Key Questions
- 1How did the Bhakti movement challenge the dominance of Buddhism and Jainism?
- 2What was the role of the Nalayira Divyaprabandham in Tamil culture?
- 3How did the Chola kings use temple building to gain religious legitimacy?
CBSE Learning Outcomes
CBSE: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions - Class 12
Class: Class 12
Subject: History
Unit: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions
Period: c. 8th – 18th Century CE
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