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UPPSC 2014 GS-I Medieval History
Question

Which Sufi Saint was called 'Mahbub-i-Ilahi' ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya”.
The Sufi Saint who was known as 'Mahbub-i-Ilahi' was Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya.

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