Medieval History PYQ 61 of 123 · Sultanate Society & Culture · Bhakti and Sufi Movement

Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis made devotional religion popular in

  1. ANorthern India
  2. BSouthern India
  3. CEastern India
  4. DWestern India

69th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023

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Correct answer: (a) Northern India

Explanation

The Nath-panthis, Siddhas, and Yogis popularized Bhakti religion in North India. They believed that the path to liberation and the attainment of the formless divine is possible through meditation; therefore, they advocated methods like yogic postures, breathing practices, exercise, and meditation as means to attain God.

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