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What were the two groups of saints of Early Bhakti Movement?

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Important Questions on Bhakti- Sufi Traditions (8th - 18th Century)

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History>Medieval Indian History>Bhakti- Sufi Traditions (8th - 18th Century)>Alvars and Nayanars
Some of the most magnificent Shiva temples, including those at Chidambaram, Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram, were constructed under the patronage of _____ rulers.
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History>Medieval Indian History>Bhakti- Sufi Traditions (8th - 18th Century)>Alvars and Nayanars
The Lingayats or Virshaivas emerged in the 12th century in Karnataka under the leadership of _____.
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History>Medieval Indian History>Bhakti- Sufi Traditions (8th - 18th Century)>Alvars and Nayanars
Examine how and why rulers tried to establish connections with the traditions of the Nayanars and the sufis.
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History>Medieval Indian History>Bhakti- Sufi Traditions (8th - 18th Century)>Alvars and Nayanars
On an outline map of India, plot three major sufi shrines, and three places associated with temples (one each of a form of Vishnu, Shiva and the goddess).
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History>Medieval Indian History>Bhakti- Sufi Traditions (8th - 18th Century)>Alvars and Nayanars
Discuss the ways in which the Alvars, Nayanars and Virashaivas expressed critiques of the caste system
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History>Medieval Indian History>Bhakti- Sufi Traditions (8th - 18th Century)>Alvars and Nayanars

Describe the practices of pilgrimage associated with the Bhakti and Sufi Traditions (8th - 18th Century).

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History>Medieval Indian History>Bhakti- Sufi Traditions (8th - 18th Century)>Alvars and Nayanars
Describe important features of early south Indian Bhakti.
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History>Medieval Indian History>Bhakti- Sufi Traditions (8th - 18th Century)>Alvars and Nayanars
In South India, Bhakti tradition praised Buddhism and Jainism.