The 'Chishti' order was founded in India by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Chishti' order was founded in India by:

A. Nizamuddin Auliya

B. Moinuddin Chishti

C. Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki

D. Baba Farid

Answer: Option B

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Moinuddin Chishti is considered the founder of the Chishti order in India; he arrived in Delhi and later settled in Ajmer.

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The administrative mechanism called 'Chahalgani' or 'The Forty' was completely liquidated and destroyed by which assertive Sultan of Delhi?

A. Alauddin Khalji

B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq

C. Jalaluddin Khalji

D. Ghiyasuddin Balban

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Balban, having been a member of the Forty himself, knew exactly how dangerous their political ambitions could be, so he systematically executed or demoted them to safeguard his absolute power.

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Which prominent Sufi saint, whose dargah is situated at Fatehpur Sikri, was deeply venerated by Akbar, who named his son Salim after him?

A. Sheikh Salim Chishti

B. Nizamuddin Auliya

C. Baba Farid

D. Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Akbar held Sheikh Salim Chishti in high spiritual regard. Believing the saint's blessings led to the birth of his heir, Akbar named the boy Salim (later Emperor Jahangir).

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