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Arrange the following prominent figures of the Bhakti movement in India in correct chronological order of their historical period, starting from the earliest to the latest.

  1. 1Shankaracharya
  2. 2Ramanujacharya
  3. 3Kabir Das
  4. 4Mirabai

Answer

The correct chronological sequence from earliest to latest is: Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya, Kabir Das, and Mirabai.
The correct sequence begins with Shankaracharya in the 8th century CE, followed by Ramanujacharya in the 11th–12th century CE, then Kabir Das in the 15th century CE, and concludes with Mirabai in the 16th century CE.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical era of Shankaracharya.
Shankaracharya lived in the early 8th century CE (c. 788���820 CE) and consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta.
This places him as the earliest figure among the listed options.
2
Identify the historical era of Ramanujacharya.
Ramanujacharya lived during the 11th to 12th centuries CE (c. 1017–1137 CE) and formulated Vishishtadvaita philosophy.
This places him second in the chronological sequence.
3
Identify the historical era of Kabir Das.
Kabir Das was a prominent 15th-century CE Nirguna saint poet who emphasized unity beyond ritualistic divisions.
This places him third in the sequence.
4
Identify the historical era of Mirabai.
Mirabai was a 16th-century CE Rajput princess and famous Saguna Bhakti saint dedicated to Lord Krishna.
This places her latest among the given figures.

Key Concept

Chronological evolution of Bhakti movement philosophers and saints from early medieval to late medieval India.
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Cultural Heritage, Art, Architecture, Bhakti and Sufi Movements

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