Question

Consider the following four saints:
I. Kabir
II. Nanak
III. Chaitanya
IV. Tulsidas
What is the correct chronological order in which they flourished?
A.I.II,III,IV
B.II,III,IV,I
с.III,I,II,IV
D.III,II,IV,I

Answer 1

Hint:Teaching of Kabir lies in emphasising those aspects of Hinduism and Islam which could bring them closer.All men are equal in the eyes of God, he declared.He condemned the caste system.He was opposed to the supremacy of the Brahamins and the Mullahs.

Complete answer:
I.Main Teachings of Kabir:He denounced idol-worship, meaningless rituals and pilgrimages to holy places. All religions are equal. Ram or Rahim, temples or mosques are the same.Devotion to God is an effective means of salvation.II.Teachings of Guru Nanak Dev : He was anxious to bring different castes together; so he insisted on eating together in a common kitchen, i.e., Langar.He also denounced the useless rituals and supremacy of priestly class. He did not believe in renouncing the world for achieving salvation. His followers are known as Sikhs.Chaitanya was a fifteenth century Indian Saint. His devotees considered him as the incarnation of lord krishna. He has a strong influence on Vaishnavism in Bengal due to worshiping Krishna with song and dance.Tulsidas spent most of his life in the city of Varanasi Tulsi Ghat on Ganga river in Varanasi is named after him.Kabir was born in \[1440.\]Guru Nanak was born in \[1469\] at Talwandi near Lahore.Chaitanya - He was born in \[1486\] in Nabadwip in Bengal.Tulsidas- He was born in\[1511\].

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note:Teachings of Guru Nanak Dev : His main teachings are as follows:He believed in the oneness of God and the significance of living a pure life. God is Truth. He laid stress on the equality of all men, discarding the class distinctions.