Topic 9.6 · History · Bhakti Movement
Impact of the Bhakti Movement is studied as part of "Bhakti Movement" (Medieval India) in History. The Bhakti Movement (c. 6th – 17th century) emphasised devotion to a personal god, rejected caste and ritual, and produced saint-poets across India — from the Tamil Alvars and Nayanars to Kabir, Nanak and Chaitanya.
In the examination context, impact of the bhakti movement carries conceptual questions that test both factual recall and analytical understanding. Revise this topic in sequence with the rest of the chapter so that chronological and thematic links are clear.
| c. 16th century | Chaitanya in Bengal |
| c. 6th century | Alvars and Nayanars flourished |
| c. 15th century | Kabir and Guru Nanak |
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