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Medieval India (D) Composite Culture

ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

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Sources of Composite Culture

  • Bijak - compilation of Sant Kabir Das's verses promoting Hindu-Muslim unity
  • Guru Granth Sahib - Sikh scripture compiled by Guru Arjan Dev, includes works of various saints
  • Ajmer Sharief - shrine of Khwajah Moinuddin Chishti, visited by people of all faiths
2

Factors and Impact of Composite Culture

  • Mughal wealth and patronage enabled cultural development
  • Long periods of peace facilitated artistic exchange
  • Emperors' aesthetic sense promoted fusion of traditions
3

Bhakti Movement

  • Originated in South India with Alvars (Vaishnava) and Nayanars (Saiva) saints
  • Spread to North India between 11th-15th centuries
  • Key figures: Mirabai, Sant Jnaneswar, Kabir, Guru Nanak Dev
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Key Bhakti Saints

  • Mirabai: Rajasthani princess, devotee of Krishna, composed Padavali
  • Sant Jnaneswar: 13th century Maharashtrian saint, wrote Jnaneswari commentary on Bhagavad Gita
  • Both promoted devotion over ritual, social equality, and personal relationship with God

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A fusion of Indian traditionsThe compilation of verses by SantThe sacred scripture of SikhsA religious reform movement emphasizing personalA mystical Islamic movement emphasizing personal

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