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

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

Answer

The correct chronological order from earliest to latest is Adi Shankaracharya (8th century CE), Ramanujacharya (11th–12th century CE), Basavanna (12th century CE), and Kabir (15th century CE).
The correct order begins with Adi Shankaracharya (8th century CE), followed by Ramanujacharya (11th–12th century CE), Basavanna (12th century CE), and Kabir (15th century CE).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical period of Adi Shankaracharya.
Adi Shankaracharya lived in the 8th century CE.
This establishes the starting point of the sequence.
2
Determine the time periods of Ramanujacharya and Basavanna.
Ramanujacharya lived in the 11th–12th century CE, while Basavanna flourished in the mid-12th century CE.
This establishes the mid-sequence progression from South Indian Vedanta traditions to the Sharana movement.
3
Identify the period of Kabir.
Kabir lived during the 15th century CE.
This places Kabir at the end of the chronological order among the listed saints.

Key Concept

Chronology of Bhakti Movement Saints and Philosophers
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Cultural Heritage, Art, Architecture, Bhakti and Sufi Movements

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