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Difficulty: EasyCultural Heritage, Art, Architecture, Bhakti and Sufi Movements

Match the prominent Bhakti movement saints listed in Column I with their primary regions of spiritual activity listed in Column II.

  • KabirVaranasi (Uttar Pradesh)
  • SankaradevaAssam
  • Lalleshwari (Lalla Ded)Kashmir
  • MirabaiRajasthan

Answer

Kabir corresponds to Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Sankaradeva corresponds to Assam, Lalleshwari corresponds to Kashmir, and Mirabai corresponds to Rajasthan.
Each Bhakti saint is accurately matched to their primary geographical region of spiritual teaching: Kabir to Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Sankaradeva to Assam, Lalleshwari to Kashmir, and Mirabai to Rajasthan.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical region associated with Kabir.
Kabir lived and preached mainly in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
His verses (sakhis and padams) reflect the socio-religious environment of Varanasi.
2
Identify the regional center of Sankaradeva's Bhakti movement.
Sankaradeva led the saintly movement in Assam.
He established Sattras and Namghars throughout Assam.
3
Identify the region associated with Lalleshwari.
Lalleshwari composed her vakhs in Kashmir.
She is a foundational figure of Kashmiri Bhakti literature.
4
Identify the region associated with Mirabai.
Mirabai is associated with Rajasthan.
She was born into the Rajput royal family of Marwar/Mewar.

Key Concept

Bhakti Saints and Their Regional Spheres of Activity
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Cultural Heritage, Art, Architecture, Bhakti and Sufi Movements

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