Which of the following statements are true regarding the religious atmosphere in the Indian subcontinent from the 7th to 17th centuries?

a. Sunni and Shia were two sects within Islam, differing primarily over the rightful leadership after Prophet Muhammad.

b. Hinduism and Islam both saw patronage from rulers, leading to the flourishing of these religions.

c. The Brahmanas lost their societal importance due to the rise of bhakti and Islamic teachings.

d. Bhakti and Sufism both highlighted the need for a personal, direct relationship with a divine figure without intermediary priests or rituals.

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