Q. Sheikh Moin-ud-din, Bakhtiyar Kaki and Farid-ud-din Ganj-i-Shakar were
(a) prominent military leaders of the Sultanate period
(b) prominent painters from the Sultanate period
(c) prominent chisti saints
(d) prominent poets from the courts of the Sultanate period
Ans: (c) prominent chisti saints
Explanation: The correct answer is (c) prominent Chisti saints.
Sheikh Moin-ud-din Chishti, Bakhtiyar Kaki, and Farid-ud-din Ganj-i-Shakar were all prominent Chisti saints who lived during the Sultanate period in India. The Chisti order of Sufism, founded by Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti, emphasized love, devotion, and service to humanity as a means of attaining spiritual enlightenment.
Sheikh Moin-ud-din Chishti, also known as Khwaja Gharib Nawaz, was a highly revered Sufi saint who established the Chisti order in India. His dargah (tomb) in Ajmer, Rajasthan, is a significant pilgrimage site for Muslims and people from various faiths.
Bakhtiyar Kaki was a disciple of Sheikh Moin-ud-din Chishti and one of the early Chisti saints in Delhi. He played a crucial role in spreading the teachings of the Chisti order in the region.
Farid-ud-din Ganj-i-Shakar, popularly known as Baba Farid, was another prominent Chisti saint who lived in present-day Pakistan. He is considered one of the most revered Punjabi Sufi poets and is known for his devotional verses.
These Chisti saints focused on spiritual teachings, emphasizing the importance of love, humility, and service to humanity as a means of attaining a deeper connection with God.
Therefore, the correct answer is (c) prominent Chisti saints.
