Basava
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12th-century Hindu philosopher, statesman, Kannada Bhakti poet of Lingayatism
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(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Basava , also called Basaveshwara and Basavanna, was an Indian philosopher, poet, Lingayat social reformer in the Shiva-focused bhakti movement, and a Hindu Shaivite 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.
