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Who was the leader of the Virasaiva movement that emerged in Karnataka during the twelfth century?

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Kabir
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Guru Nanak
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Basavanna
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Amir Khusrau
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The correct option is C Basavanna
The Virasaiva movement emerged in Karnataka during the twelfth century. The Virasaivas wore Siva linga around their neck, so they were known as the Lingayats. The leader of this movement was Basavanna.

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