Name: The Bhakti Movement in Northern India
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 7 min 3 s
Description: After the 13th century, there was an evolution of the Bhakti Movement in Northern India. Let’s learn about some of the movement’s major contributors.

Question

'The impact of Bhakti and Sufi movements is best visible during the reign of Akbar.' Explain.

Accepted Answer

The Bhakti and Sufi Movements became popular in the $12 - 18$ ^th century. They initiated the process of revivalism of the Hindu as well as Muslim religions.

They preached to people about the oneness of God. They condemned the practices of following rituals, ceremonies, discriminating against people on any basis.

They advised people to show selfless love and devotion towards God, which is the only means to attain salvation. They asked people to be tolerant towards other religions and to promote brotherhood.

Akbar, the Mughal emperor, was inspired by the teachings of Bhakti as well as Sufi saints. He established a new religion that was open to all. He adopted various policies, which were tolerant towards other religions. He permitted his queens to follow their religions.

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'The impact of Bhakti and Sufi movements is best visible during the reign of Akbar.' Explain.

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