Consider the following statements with respect to Basavanna 1 Basava wrote meaningful poems called V...........

Ancient and Medival History Medieval South Indian History

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Consider the following statements with respect to Basavanna:

1. Basava wrote meaningful poems called Vachanas in simple Sanskrit.

2. He was a minister at the court of King Bijjala of Kalyani Chalukyas.

3. He founded a new religion called “Lingayats” to create a casteless society.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Basavanna was born into an orthodox Brahmin family at Basavana Bagewadi in today's Bijapura district of Karnataka in 12th century. He was a highly respected minister at the court of King Bijjala of Kalyani Chalukyas who ruled most parts of north Karnataka. He revolted against the caste system in the Hinduism and founded a new religion called “Lingayats” to create a casteless society. His followers are known as Lingayats. Basava wrote profoundly meaningful poems called Vachanas in simple Kannada.