Q. Consider the following description:
A 12th-century Bhakti saint who served as a minister under a Kalachuri ruler. He strongly opposed caste discrimination and ritualism, and advocated social equality. He propounded the concepts of ‘Kayaka’ (dignity of labour) and ‘Dasoha’ (sharing of wealth for social welfare).
The above description refers to:
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation:
- Basavanna (also known as Jagadguru Basaveshwara) was a 12th-century social reformer and minister under King Bijjala I of the Kalachuri dynasty.
- He led the Lingayat movement and opposed caste hierarchy and ritualism.
- His philosophy emphasized: Kayaka → dignity of labour, Dasoha → sharing wealth for social welfare
Source- PMIndia
