1
You visited us
1
times! Enjoying our articles?
Unlock Full Access!
Byju's Answer
Standard VII
History
Bhakti in South India
Nayanars and ...
Question
Nayanars and Alvars lived in _________.
A
South India
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
North India
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Western India
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Eastern India
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is
A
South India
Nayanars and Alvars lived in South India. Nayanars were devoted to Shiva. Alvars were devoted to Vishnu.
Suggest Corrections
0
Similar questions
Q.
Consider the following statements:
I. Alvars and Nayanars initiated a movement of protest the caste system and the dominance of Brahmans or at least attempted to reform the system.
II. Alvars and Nayanars always supported the caste system in the society.
III. The importance of the traditions of the Alvars and Nayanars was sometimes indicated by the claim that their compositions were as important as the Vedas.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the attitudes of Alvars and Nayanars towards caste system?
Q.
Match the following:
List - I
List - II
I.
Alvars
A.
Shaivism
II.
Nayanars
B.
Vaishnavism
III.
Sufis
C.
Basavanna
IV.
Virashaivas
D.
Islam
Q.
Identify the correct statements about Nayanars and Alvars.
Q.
Who were the Nayanars and Alvars? Write about them in brief.
Q.
The Bhakti literature by the Nayanars and Alvars.
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Grade/Exam
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th grade
7th grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Submit
Related Videos
Bhakti in South India
HISTORY
Watch in App
Explore more
Bhakti in South India
Standard VII History
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Grade/Exam
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th grade
7th grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Submit
AI Tutor
Textbooks
Question Papers
Install app