Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Bhakti Sufi Traditions

Question:

What is the name of the Mughal Emperor who went to Khwaja Muinuddin's Dargah multiple times (fourteen times) until 1580, to seek blessings for new conquests, fulfillment of vows, and the birth of sons?

Options:

Babur

Akbar

Shah Jahan

Aurangzeb

Correct Answer:

Akbar

Explanation:

Akbar went to Khwaja Muinuddin's Dargah fourteen times, sometimes two or three times a year, to seek blessings for new conquests, fulfillment of vows, and the birth of sons. He maintained this tradition until 1580. Each of these visits was celebrated by generous gifts, which were recorded in imperial documents. For example, in 1568 he offered a huge cauldron (degh) to facilitate cooking for pilgrims.