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Q · Bhakti and Sufi Movements Medium · 45s
With reference to Sufism in India, consider the following statements: 1. Chishti Silsila was popular in Deccan and Gujarat. 2. The Suhrawardi order focused more on urban elites and royal patronage. 3. Nizamuddin Auliya belonged to the Suhrawardi order. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
TopicBhakti and Sufi Movements
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Chishti order flourished in north India, especially Delhi, Deccan, and Gujarat. Suhrawardis were close to urban elites and rulers. Nizamuddin Auliya belonged to the Chishti order, not Suhrawardi.
Final Answer: Option A — 1 and 2 only