Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Bhakti Sufi Traditions

Question:

What does the word 'Hagiography' mean?
1. Biography of a military leader.
2. Biography of a political leader.
3. Biography of a religious leader.
4. Biography of mamanaficians.

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

3

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3- 3

3. Biography of a religious leader.

Hagiography is a biography of a saint or religious leader. Hagiographies often praise the saint’s achievements, and may not always be literally accurate. They are important because they tell us about the beliefs of the followers of that particular tradition.