GK Question

history medium mcq

The 'Lingayat' movement in Karnataka was founded by:

  1. Basavanna
  2. Ramanuja
  3. Madhva
  4. Nimbarka

Answer: Basavanna

Basavanna (12th century) founded the Lingayat movement in Karnataka, emphasizing personal devotion to Shiva through the Ishtalinga. It rejected caste discrimination and ritualism, promoting social equality. [[30]]

Topic Religious Sects & Movements
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