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Arrange the following prominent Bhakti movement philosophers and saints in correct chronological order of their historical period, from earliest to latest:

  1. 1Adi Shankaracharya
  2. 2Ramanujacharya
  3. 3Basavanna
  4. 4Sant Kabir

Answer

The correct chronological sequence from earliest to latest is Adi Shankaracharya (8th century CE), Ramanujacharya (11th–12th century CE), Basavanna (12th century CE), and Sant Kabir (15th century CE).
Chronologically, Adi Shankaracharya (8th century CE) came first, followed by Ramanujacharya (11th–12th century CE), then Basavanna (12th century CE), and finally Sant Kabir (15th century CE).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical era of Adi Shankaracharya
Adi Shankaracharya lived in the 8th century CE (c. 788–820 CE), consolidating Advaita Vedanta philosophy.
Establishes the earliest anchor point in the timeline.
2
Identify the historical era of Ramanujacharya
Ramanujacharya lived during the 11th–12th century CE (c. 1017–1137 CE), championing Vishishtadvaita.
Places Ramanujacharya immediately following Adi Shankaracharya.
3
Identify the historical era of Basavanna
Basavanna flourished in the mid-12th century CE (c. 1134–1196 CE) during the Kalachuri reign in Karnataka.
Positions Basavanna in the 12th century after Ramanujacharya.
4
Identify the historical era of Sant Kabir
Sant Kabir lived in the 15th century CE (c. 1398–1518 CE) during the Delhi Sultanate era.
Establishes Kabir as the latest among the given Bhakti figures.

Key Concept

Chronological evolution of Bhakti thinkers and socio-religious reformers in medieval India
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Cultural Heritage, Art, Architecture, Bhakti and Sufi Movements

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