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Question
Choose the correct option:
Alvars and Nayanars were the Bhakts of ____________.
Options
Kerala
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
MCQ
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Solution
Alvars and Nayanars were the Bhakts of Tamil Nadu.
Explanation:
During the seventh and ninth centuries, the Nayanars and Alvars headed religious movements in south India. The Nayanars were Shiva devotees, whereas the Alvars were Vishnu enthusiasts. They came from all castes, including the 'untouchables' such as the Pulaiyar and Panars.
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