Bhakti Movement in Medieval India: Social and Political Perspectives
- ISBN-10
- 8173048002
- ISBN-13
- 9788173048005
- Category
- Bhakti
- Pages
- 300
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Manohar Publishers
- Author
- Shahabuddin Iraqi
Description
This volume offers an in-depth study of the conflicting as well as cordial relationship of the leaders of different schools of Bhakti thought with the state and their approach to society, politics and administration. It also analyses the circumstances that led some of the spiritual movements to assume political and militant character.
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