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Bhakti And Sufi Movement

Asked 3 times in UPSC Mains · first asked 2014 · last asked 2021 · 35 total marks

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Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti literature and its contribution to Indian culture.

2021GS-110 marks

The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.

2018GS-115 marks

Sufis and medieval mystic saints failed to modify either the religious ideas and practices or the outward structure of Hindu/Muslim societies to any appreciable extent. Comment.

2014GS-110 marks