The Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled over the Telugu- speaking regions of South India, was primarily associated with the patronage of Shaivism, although other religions like Jainism and Vaishnavism also existed, sometimes leading to conflicts.
Consider the following statements about religious conditions under Kakatiyas :
Asked in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims 2024 · Topic: Provincial Dynasty of North India and Deccan Province (Kakatiyas of Warangal)
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Answer: A. Shaivism flourished.
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