Which Sufi saint was famously given the title 'Chirag-e-Dehlvi' (The Lamp of Delhi) for his efforts to sustain the Chishti order in the capital? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which Sufi saint was famously given the title 'Chirag-e-Dehlvi' (The Lamp of Delhi) for his efforts to sustain the Chishti order in the capital?
A. Nasiruddin Mahmud
B. Nizamuddin Auliya
C. Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
D. Baba Farid
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sheikh Nasiruddin Mahmud (Chirag-e-Dehlvi) was the chief disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya, working to keep the Chishti tradition alive in Delhi during difficult political times.

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