Indian History and World History (Part-17)

Bhakti and Sufi Movement

Total Questions: 12

11. The tomb of a Sufi saint is called_______. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 9.08.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) Dargah
Solution:A Dargah is a shrine built over the grave of a religious figure often a Sufi saint.

Sufis were held in high respect so their tombs or dargahs became places of pilgrimage for people to visit and pay their respects.

12. Which of the following is NOT a correct match of Dargah and its respective location? [S.S.C. Online C.H.S.L. (T-I) 6.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah - Agra
Solution:Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah is situated in the Nizamuddin West area of Delhi. Rest of the options are correctly matched.