History & Civics
'Kirtan' is described as a form of congregational worship which primarily involves:
- Silent meditation and fasting
- Choral singing of hymns and the name of God
- Individual offerings at the temple
- Recitation of ancient Sanskrit mantras by priests
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The saint of the Suhrawardi order of Sufism:
- Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti
- Shaikh Bahauddin Zakariya
- Guru Nanak
Kabir : Doha :: Guru Nanak : ?
- Bhajan
- Veda
- Bani
- Qawwali
The Bhakti Movement challenged many existing dogmas and rituals of Hindu society. Identify the reason for its strong opposition to the caste system:
- The movement was primarily started by foreign invaders.
- The caste system promoted equality and justice, which the Bhakti saints opposed.
- The caste system caused social inequality, oppression of the underprivileged and alienation from religion.
- The caste system mandated expensive rituals that only the rich could afford.
The monument shown in the picture is most closely associated with which of the following historical and religious developments?
- Growth of Bhakti Movement in South India
- Sufi tradition of revering saints and spiritual intercession
- Mughal Emperor Akbar's promotion of Hindu temple architecture
- Teachings of Guru Nanak