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Basava
Indian philosopher and reformer (1131–1196)
Jagajyoti Basavanna | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1131[1] Basavana Bagewadi, Kalyani Chalukya Empire now in Vijayapura district, Karnataka, India |
| Died | 1196[1] (aged 62) Kudalasangama, Hoysala Kingdom now in Bagalkote district, Karnataka, India |
| Known for | Socio-religious reforms, Anubhava Mantapa, Vachana literature, Women empowerment movement in South India, Founder of Lingayatism |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Sect | Lingayat Shaivism (Sharana)[2][3] |
Basava (1131–1196), also called Basavēśvara and Basavaṇṇa, was an Indian philosopher, poet, Lingayat social reformer in the Shiva-focused bhakti movement, and a HinduShaivite[4]social reformer during the reign of the Kalyani Chalukya/Kalachuri dynasty.
Basava was active during the rule of both dynasties but reached the peak of his influence during the rule of King Bijjala II in Karnataka, India.[2][5]