Question

what were the religious beliefs of the people in the southern states during the medival period

Answer 1

During the mediaeval period, most people in Southern India followed Hinduism. They were either Shaivites, who worshipped Shiva, or Vaishnavites, who worshipped Vishnu. The Bhakti movement, which emphasised simple form of devotion towards God, was also strong in Southern India. There were some Christian groups in Kerala since Chritianity had arrived in Kerala during the 1st century CE itself.