Question

How did the Bhakti movement help in the rise of Marathas?

• A. Bhakti movement helped in instilling a sense of identity in the Marathas.
• B. Bhakti movement helped in upholding tenets of social equality.
• C. Leaders of Bhakti movement were from the upper class.
• D. Shivaji was influenced by Ramdas and Tukaram.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A Bhakti movement helped in instilling a sense of identity in the Marathas.
B Bhakti movement helped in upholding tenets of social equality.
D Shivaji was influenced by Ramdas and Tukaram.

Bhakti movement helped in instilling a sense of identity in the Marathas. It helped in upholding the tenets of social equality because the religious leaders were from different social groups. Shivaji was greatly influenced by Ramdas and Tukaram.