With reference to Sufism in Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi was a contemporary of Ibrahim Lodi 2. Sheikh Nasiruddin Chirag-I-Dehlavi was a disciple of Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya 3. Aurangzeb was a contemporary of Sheikh Salim Chisti 4. Qadiri order of Sufis was first introduced in India by Sheikh Niamutullah and Makhdum Muhammad Jilani. Which of these statements are correct?

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With reference to Sufism in Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi was a contemporary of Ibrahim Lodi ​ 2. Sheikh Nasiruddin Chirag-I-Dehlavi was a disciple of Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya ​3. Aurangzeb was a contemporary of Sheikh Salim Chisti ​ 4. Qadiri order of Sufis was first introduced in India by Sheikh Niamutullah and Makhdum Muhammad Jilani. Which of these statements are correct?

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Correct answer: 2 and 4. Statement 1 is Incorrect: Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi, known as Mujaddid Alf Sani, lived during the Mughal period and was a contemporary of Akbar and Jahangir long after Ibrahim Lodi (who ruled from 1517 to 1526). Statement 2 is Correct: Sheikh Nasiruddin Chirag-i-Dehlavi was a prominent disciple of Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya, carrying forward the Chishti Sufi order in Delhi. Statement 3 is Incorrect: Sheikh Salim Chisti, a revered Sufi saint of the Chishti order, was associated with Akbar’s reign and was not contemporary to Aurangzeb. He is known for his spiritual influence at Emperor Akbar’s court and for blessing him with the birth of his son, Salim (later Emperor Jahangir). Statement 4 is Correct: The Qadiri Sufi order was one of the oldest in India and was introduced by saints like Sheikh Niamutullah and Makhdum Muhammad Jilani in the Deccant. These saints and orders significantly influenced Indian society by promoting spiritualism, tolerance, and equality. 60

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