The Bhakti movement indeed originated in South India around the 7th-10th centuries with the Alvars and Nayanars and spread to the north later. It flourished in North India from the 15th to 17th centuries. Surdas, a prominent figure in the Krishna bhakti tradition, is traditionally considered a disciple of Vallabhacharya. However, Kabir Das was a contemporary saint, often associated with Ramananda or independent thought, and not a disciple of Surdas.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Bhakti movements in India? 1. The Bhakti Movement originated in the seventh century in South India (now parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala), and spread northwards. 2. It swept over east and north India from the 15th century onwards, reached its peak between 15th and 17th century CE. 3. Surdas, the disciple of Vallabhacharya, popularized Krishna cult in the Northern part of India. 4. Kabir Das was the most famous disciple of Surdas.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2019 · Topic: Bhakti and Sufi Movement (North Indian Bhakti Saints and their Teachings (Kabir, Nanak, Ravidas, Mirabai, Surdas, Tulsidas, Chaitanya))
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