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Discuss the ways in which the Alvars, Nayanars, and Virashaivas expressed critiques of the caste system.

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Important Questions on Bhakti- Sufi Traditions Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Texts

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To what extent do you think the architecture of mosques in the subcontinent reflects a combination of universal ideals and local traditions?
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Examine how and why rulers tried to establish connections with the traditions of the Nayanars and the sufis.
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Discuss the social and religious ideas expressed in the sources included in the chapter.
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What were the similarities and differences between the be-shari‘a and ba-shari‘a sufi traditions?
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Describe the major teachings of either Kabir or Baba Guru Nanak, and the ways in which these have been transmitted.
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Analyse, with illustrations, why bhakti and sufi thinkers adopted a variety of languages in which to express their opinions.