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The document discusses the origins and spread of the Bhakti movement in medieval India. It arose out of social, political, and religious contradictions of the time. The movement started in South India led by Alvars and spread throughout India via exponents like Ramananda, Kabir, Tulsidal, and others. It aimed to unite society, counter rituals and practices of other religions, and promote egalitarian values of love and devotion open to all. The establishment of the Mughal Empire and desire to prevent convers
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- saksham kukreti
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