Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2001 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following sufis regarded Krishna among the awliyas?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Shah Abdual Aziz

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Shah Abdual Aziz”.
Shah Abdul Aziz, who was a prominent Islamic scholar and sufi in the Indian subcontinent, regarded Krishna among the awliyas (saints). Therefore, the correct answer is: (3) Shah Abdul Aziz

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