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Medieval History UPPSC 1994 GS-I
Question

The thoughts of which of the following Sufi saint have been incorporated in the religious book 'Adi Granth' of the Sikhs?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Fariduddin-Ganj-i-Shakar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Fariduddin-Ganj-i-Shakar”.
Fariduddin Ganj-i-Shakar, also known as Fariduddin Attar, was a prominent Sufi saint whose poetry and teachings were included in the Adi Granth, the central religious scripture of Sikhism compiled by Guru Arjan Dev.

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