The Lingayat sect is a significant Shaivite denomination originating in Karnataka, India. Its founder, Basava, introduced revolutionary social and religious reforms challenging the prevailing caste system and orthodox rituals.
Who was the founder of the Lingayat sect?
Asked in opsc 2025 2025 · Topic: Bhakti and Sufi Movement (Emergence and Socio-Religious Context of Bhakti and Sufi Movements)
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