Q. With reference to Sufism in Indian history, consider the following statements: - Shaikh Ahmad Sarhandi was a contemporary of Ibrahim Lodi
- Shiakh Nasiruddin Chirag-i-Dehlavi was a disciple of Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya
- Aurangzeb was contemporary of Shaikh Salim Chisti
- The Qadiri order of Sufis was first introduced in India by Shaikh Niamtullah and Makhdum Muhammad Jilani
Which of these statements are correct?
Answer:
Only 2 and 4
Notes: Sheikh Ahmad Sarhandi of the Naqshbandi order was not a contemporary of Ibrahim Lodi but was a contemporary of Akbar and Jahangir. Similarly, Shaikh Nasiruddin Chirag-i-Dehlavi was indeed a disciple of Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya. Aurangzeb was not contemporary of Shaikh Salim Chisti. The Qadiri order of Sufis was first introduced in India by Sheikh Nizamatullah, which makes the fourth statement correct.