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Answer Writing Practice
Paper I: 14. Early Medieval India, 750-1200:

Question 3:
Throw light on the Bhakti of Alvar and Nayanar saints while underlining the significance of Bhakti movement in the history of South India. (250 words, 15 marks)

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Answer Writing Practice
Paper I: 14. Early Medieval India, 750-1200

Pointers for Answer 3
Part I
Introduce 12 Alwar, 63 Nayanar saints
Fused element of love and devotion reflected in sangam with bhakti based on Puranas in north India

Part II - Significance
🔺Organized popular movement - not only religious equality but also social equality
🔺Tamil language and literature
🔺Temples
🔺Revitalized North
🔺Strengthening Brahmanism (Vaishnava Acharya)
🔺Strengthening monarchy (eg Cholas)

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https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/it-s-raining-artefacts-as-curtains-set-to-draw-on-excavations-in-tamil-nadu-1144881.html

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https://theprint.in/opinion/iron-age-in-india-began-over-4000-years-ago-tamil-nadus-mayiladumparai-revises-research/1723138/

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ThePrint

Iron Age in India began over 4,000 years ago. Tamil Nadu’s Mayiladumparai revises research

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