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Who founded the Lingayat Movement?
Options:
A .  Lakulisha
B .  Basava
C .  Kulshekhar
D .  Matsyendranath
Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)
The Lingayat community was founded by Basava in the 12th century AD. The Lingayats are Virashaivites Saivite. The philosophy of the Lingayatas was influenced by the teachings of both Shankarachary and Ramanuja.
This sect was characterised by an anti-Brahmanical spirit.

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