Who among the following was the founder of Virashaiva Movement in Karnataka?
- A. Basavanna ✓
- B. Appar
- C. Sambandar
- D. Sundarar
Correct Answer: A. Basavanna
Explanation
The Virashaiva (or Lingayat) movement in Karnataka was founded by the 12th-century philosopher and social reformer Basavanna.
Related questions on History
- Consider the following international events: 1. Signing of the Simla Agreement 2. Agra Summit between India and Pakistan 3. Signing of the S...
- Consider the following social movements: 1. Chipko Movement 2. Bardoli Satyagraha 3. Satyashodhak Samaj Which one of the following is the <s...
- Which one of the following statements about the Tashkent Agreement is <strong>CORRECT</strong>?
- Which of the following can be considered a part of the ancient Indian Smriti Literature? 1. Puranas 2. Ramayana 3. Kalpa-Sutra 4. Vedas Sele...
- Which of the following statements is/are <strong>CORRECT</strong>? 1. C. Rajagopalachari was the first recipient of the Bharat Ratna. 2. Pan...