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Q52 (CAPF/2009) History & Culture › Medieval India › Medieval religious movements Answer Verified

Consider the following statements relating to the Bhakti Movement : 1. The Bhakti and Sufi Saints gradually brought about a better understanding of the fundamental tenets of Hinduism and Islam, underlining the fact that they had a great deal of similarity. 2. The Bhakti and Sufi Saints also brought about important changes in the approach to religion, laying greater emphasis on formal observances and rituals. 3. They also contributed to the growth of regional languages and literature. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct ?

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: B
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct as the Bhakti and Sufi movements promoted cultural syncretism and highlighted similarities between Hinduism and Islam, fostering harmony and bridging religious divides [c1][t3]. Statement 3 is also correct; these movements significantly contributed to the growth of regional languages like Hindi, Tamil, and Marathi, as saints preached in vernaculars to reach the masses [c3][t5][t6]. However, Statement 2 is incorrect. Both Bhakti and Sufi saints rebelled against religious formalism, orthodoxy, and ritualistic practices [c2][t3]. They emphasized a personal, emotional connection with the divine and inner spiritual transformation over rigid formal observances and rituals [t5][t8]. Since the question asks for the statement that is 'not correct', only statement 2 fits this criteria.

Sources

  1. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 13: Cultural Syncretism: Bhakti Movement in India > 13.3 Impact of Sufism > p. 192
  2. [2] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 13: Cultural Syncretism: Bhakti Movement in India > 13.3 Impact of Sufism > p. 193
  3. [3] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 13: Cultural Syncretism: Bhakti Movement in India > Impact of the Bhakti 13.6 Movement > p. 196
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