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History • Medieval IndiaHard

Which of the following Sufi saints belonged to the Naqshbandi order and was a prominent critic of the liberal religious policies of Mughal Emperor Akbar?

A. Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya
B. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
C. Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi✓ Correct Answer
D. Baha-ud-din Zakariya

💡 Solution & Explanation

Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi, honored as Mujaddid Alif Sani, was an influential Naqshbandi Sufi reformer who strongly criticized the religious pluralism and liberal policies promoted by Mughal Emperor Akbar. In contrast, orders like the Chisti order, represented by figures like Nizamuddin Auliya, favored liberal engagement with diverse communities.

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