literature medium MCQ

Akkamahadevi, a 12th-century saint-poetess, was a prominent figure of which Kannada literary and spiritual movement?

  1. Vachana Sahitya
  2. Haridasa Sahitya
  3. Champakmala
  4. Ashtachhap

Answer: Vachana Sahitya

The Vachana movement, spearheaded by Basavanna and Allama Prabhu, rejected caste and ritualism. Akkamahadevi's passionate Vachanas are dedicated to her divine lover, Chennamallikarjuna (Shiva).

Topic Regional Literature - Kannada
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims, KPSC
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