The Bhakti and Sufi movements showed the people that the existence of God could be experienced under the guidance of a guru. Priests or ulemas are not required to feel the presence of God. Thus, many people began to question the authority and domination of their religion by religious authorities.
The Bhakti and the Sufi saints criticised the existence of rituals in the Indian society.
Both Sufi and Bhakti movements emphasised on the feeling of universal brotherhood and religious tolerance. As a result, an environment of mutual love and respect was created among different sections of society.
The Bhakti and Sufi saints preached their teachings in the local language. This led to the development of the local and vernacular languages.
The term "absolute despotism" refers to the actions of a government that is failing to protect the rights of citizens. This type of government is extremely controlling and does not consider the rights/needs of the individual. This is evident from the sentence that this phrase is used in, as the Declaration of Independence states that
"But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism,..."
This line shows that this is a direct reference to the abuses of government power over their respective citizens.
The correct answer is C.Woman had earned their right to be treated as equals
