The 'Lingayats' or 'Veerashaivas' were followers of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Lingayats' or 'Veerashaivas' were followers of:

A. Basava

B. Sankara

C. Madhvacharya

D. Ramanuja

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Basava founded the Lingayat movement in Karnataka.

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