Sufi Movement
History ⇒ Medieval Indian History
Sufi Movement starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the impact of Sufi music and poetry on Indian culture.
Describe the main teachings of the Chishti order in India.
Describe the role of women in the Sufi movement in India.
Discuss the reasons for the popularity of Sufism among the masses in medieval India.
Discuss the relationship between Sufism and the Bhakti movement in medieval India.
Explain the concept of 'Baraka' in Sufi belief.
Explain the concept of 'pir' and 'murid' in the Sufi tradition.
Explain the difference between orthodox Islam and Sufism in the medieval period.
The Sufi concept of 'Fana' refers to: (1) Union with God (2) Charity (3) Pilgrimage (4) Meditation
The tomb of Nizamuddin Auliya is located in which city? (1) Ajmer (2) Delhi (3) Lahore (4) Fatehpur Sikri
Which Mughal emperor was known for his association with Sufi saints and for visiting their dargahs? (1) Akbar (2) Aurangzeb (3) Babur (4) Shah Jahan
Which of the following is a famous Sufi shrine in Ajmer? (1) Dargah of Nizamuddin Auliya (2) Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (3) Dargah of Baba Farid (4) Dargah of Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi
Fill in the blank: The Qadiri order was introduced in India during the reign of _______.
Fill in the blank: The Sufi movement contributed to the development of _______ literature in India.
Fill in the blank: The Sufi movement helped in the growth of _______ architecture in India.
Fill in the blank: The Sufi movement in India began to flourish during the _______ period.
True or False: Sufi saints in India often lived in luxurious palaces and accumulated wealth.
True or False: Sufi saints in India were always in agreement with the orthodox ulema.
True or False: Sufi saints in India were only from the Muslim community.
True or False: Sufi saints in India wrote extensively in Persian and local languages.
