GS PrelimsHistory (Medieval India)Bhakti Movement2004

Which one of the following sequences indicates the correct chronological order?

A

Shankaracharya—Ramanuja—Chaitanya

B

Ramanuja-Shankaracharya-Chaitanya

C

Ramanuja-Chaitanya-Shankaracharya

D

Shankaracharya—Chaitanya-Ramanuja

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1 The question asks for the correct chronological order of three major figures in Indian philosophy and religion. 2 Shankaracharya (Adi Shankara), the proponent of Advaita Vedanta, is generally dated to the late 8th - early 9th century CE (circa 788–820 CE). 3 Ramanujacharya (Ramanuja), the proponent of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta and a key figure in Vaishnavism, lived later, traditionally dated 1017–1137 CE. 4 Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, a central figure in the Gaudiya Vaishnavism tradition (Bhakti movement), lived much later, from 1486–1534 CE. 5 Therefore, the correct chronological sequence is Shankaracharya — Ramanuja — Chaitanya.

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