Among the following, who was not a proponent of the Bhakti cult?
✓ Correct answer: a) Nagarjuna
ExplanationNagarjuna (2nd century A.D.), a key figure in Mahayana Buddhism, founded the Madhyamaka school, emphasizing philosophical concepts like emptiness (shunyata).He was not associated with the Bhakti cult, which focused on devotional worship of a personal deity.In contrast, Tukaram (a Marathi saint), Tyagaraja (a Carnatic music composer), and Vallabhacharya (proponent of Pushtimarg) were central figures in the Bhakti movement, emphasizing love and devotion to God.Medieval History 65 57
Practice more History PYQs
Attempt a free 10-question quiz or browse the full History & Art-Culture previous-year-question bank with instant answers and explanations.
🏛️ History PYQs →