Sufi Movement
The Sufi movement is important in Indian culture. The Chishti order, founded by Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, who arrived in India during the reign of Prithviraj Chauhan in the 15th–16th centuries, emphasizes love, tolerance, and devotion. Other orders include the Suhrawardi, Qadiri, Firdausi, and Naqshbandi. It influenced art, poetry, and devotion by blending spirituality.
Religious Movements in 15th – 16th Centuries:-
1. Who was the founder of Sufi order in India?
Ans:- Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. [NDA, 2001]
2. The Chistiya Sufi order was established in India by –
Ans:- Khwaja Moinuddin. [UP PCS (P), 2002]
3. The Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti came to Rajasthan during the reign of –
Ans:- Prithviraj Chauhan. [RAS/ RTS, 2003]
4. Sufi Saints and their respective silsilas are written below –
Ans:-
|
Sufi Saints |
Silsilas |
|
Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya |
Chisti |
|
Bahauddin Zakariya |
Suhrawardi |
|
Mian Mir |
Qadiri |
|
Ahmed Sirhindi |
Naqsbandi |
5. The chronological sequence of the introduction of the various Sufi orders (silsilas) are written below –
Ans:- The Chistis - The Suhrawardis - The Qadiris – The Naqshbandis.
6. What were the khanquah in Medieval India?
Ans:- Sufi Shrine. [CDS, 2007]
7. Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya was the disciple of –
Ans:- Baba Farid. [UP PCS (P), 2006]
8. Shaikh Nasiruddin Chirag-i-Dehlavi was a disciple of –
Ans:- Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya.
9. Who first introduced the Qadiri order in India?
Ans:- Shaikh Naimtullah and Makhdum Muhammad Jilani.
10. Who wrote “Kitab-i-Nauras”, a collection of songs in praise of Hindu deities and Muslim saints?
Ans:- Ibrahim Adil Shah-II.
11. With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which practices?
Ans:-
A. Meditation and control of breath.
B. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place.
C. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience. [UPSC, 2012]
12. Which Sufi saint was called “Mehbub-i-Ilahi”?
Ans:- Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya. [UP PCS (P), 2014]
13. Who was known as “Tuti-e-Hindustan” (the parrot of India)?
Ans:- Amir Khusrau. [WB PCS (P), 2007]
14. Amir Khusrau played a pioneer role in the development of –
Ans:- Khari Boli (a literary dialect of Hindi and Urdu).
15. Consider the following statements about Amir Khusrau:
Ans:-
a) He was a disciple (murid) of Nizamuddin Auliya.
b) He was the founder of both Hindustani Classical music and Qawwali. [CDS, 2006]
16. The shrine of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya is situated at –
Ans:- Delhi. [Bihar SSC, 2005]
17. Which Sufi saint’s dargah is at Ajmer?
Ans:- Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. [CDS, 2003]
18. Which one of the terms was used by the Sufis for the successor nominated by the teacher of a particular order or Silsila?
Ans:- Khalifah. [CDS, 2003]
19. What was the term used by the Sufis for the successor nominated by the teacher of a particular order or silsilah?
Ans:- Wali.
20. In which region of India was the Suhrawardi order of Sufism popular?
Ans:- Punjab and Sindh.
21. To which Sufi did the famous saint of Bihar, Makhdum Sharfuddin Maneri belong?
Ans:- Firdausi. [P.C.S, 1995]
22. In which region of India was the Firdausi order of Sufism popular?
Ans:- Bihar.