Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Veerahaiva Movement?
  1. The Veerashaiva movement was started by Basavanna and Allama Prabhu and Akkamahadevi.
  2. This movement started in Kerala in the middle of the twelfth century.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Answer: Only 1
Notes:
  1. The Veerashaiva movement was started by Basavanna and Allama Prabhu and Akkamahadevi.
  2. This movement started in Karnataka in the middle of the twelfth century.
  3. The Veerashaivas argued strongly for the equality of all human beings and against Brahmanical ideas about caste and the treatment of women.
  4. He was also against all kinds of rituals and idol worship.

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