Question
GSHardPrelims 2016Art & Culture

With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements:

  1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.
  2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: The Siddhas (Sittars) of the Tamil region were indeed monotheistic. They believed in a single ultimate reality and often rejected the traditional Hindu practices of idol worship and elaborate temple rituals.

Statement 2 is correct: The Lingayats of the Kannada region challenged the established social order.

  • They did not subscribe to the concept of rebirth within the caste system.
  • They emphasized equality and rejected the rigidities of the caste system.

Therefore, both statements are correct. Hence, option C is the correct Answer.

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