Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Medieval History

What was the principal devotional purpose of ziyarat to the tomb of a Sufi saint?

  1. To receive a hereditary mansab from the saint’s descendants
  2. To seek the saint’s spiritual grace and intercession
  3. To replace the khanqah with a royal court
  4. To receive formal training in Islamic jurisprudence
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