Medieval History PYQ 62 of 123 · Sultanate Society & Culture · Bhakti and Sufi Movement

Which of the following Sufi Silsilah was founded in Bihar?

  1. AQuaderia
  2. BFirdousia
  3. CQalandhar
  4. DKubrawiya

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Correct answer: (b) Firdousia

Explanation

The Firdousia (Firdausi) silsila was established in Bihar. The most prominent Sufi of this silsila in India was Shaikh Sharfuddin Yahya Maneri. Shaikh Maneri was the leading propagator of this silsila in Bihar.

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