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14.1 Introduction to Bhakti and Sufi Movements
- The Bhakti and Sufi movements arose during the medieval period alongside the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate.
- Bhakti means intense personal devotion to a god as a path to salvation.
- Sufism is the mystical branch of Islam focused on love, devotion, and inner purity.
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14.2 Bhakti Movement in South India
- Flourished between the 7th and 12th centuries in Tamil Nadu.
- Led by Saiva Nayanars (devotees of Shiva) and Vaishnava Alvars (devotees of Vishnu).
- Used local languages (Tamil) to spread their message, making religion accessible.
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14.3 Bhakti Movement in North India
- Gained momentum in the 15th–16th centuries in North and East India.
- Saints like Kabir, Nanak, Ravidas, and Mirabai preached a form of monotheism beyond Hindu-Muslim divisions.
- Emphasized devotion (bhakti), rejection of idol worship, pilgrimages, and caste.
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14.4 Sufi Movement in India
- Sufis were Muslim mystics who emphasized love, inner purity, and direct experience of God.
- They rejected materialism and formalism in religion.
- Organized into orders called Silsilahs, such as Chishti and Suhrawardi.
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The Bhakti movement was a religiousSufism is the mystical branchComposite culture refers to the blendingSufi saints organized themselves into spiritual
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