Ancient History PYQ 63 of 208 · Shaiva & Bhagavata Religion

Who contributed the most to the development of the Bhagavata sect?

  1. APersian
  2. BIndo-Greek people
  3. CKushan
  4. DGupta

39th BPSC (Pre) 1994

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Correct answer: (d) Gupta

Explanation

The Guptas. Vaishnavism was effectively their state religion, most rulers took the title Paramabhagavata, and Garuda was their emblem.

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