Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about the Bhakti movement in India?

• A. Bhakti cult emerged in the 4th century CE.
• B. It spread to various parts of India in 11th and 12th century CE.
• C. Large number of underprivileged Hindus embraced Islam.
• D. Promoted the worship of image.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B It spread to various parts of India in 11th and 12th century CE.
C Large number of underprivileged Hindus embraced Islam.

Bhakti cult emerged in the seventh century CE. It grew and turned into a movement in later centuries. During the eleventh and the twelfth centuries, it spread to various parts of India. A large number of underprivileged Hindus embraced Islam hoping for an equal status in the society. This galvanised the Bhakti movement. The worship of image was denounced in Bhakti.