Refusing a gift of land, Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya told a story of a future Sultan who offered Shaikh Fariduddin money and ownership deeds for four villages. Who was this future Sultan?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Sultan Ghiyasuddin
The visitor was Sultan Ghiyasuddin, who at that time was still known as Ulugh Khan. He offered money for the dervishes and land for the Shaikh's use.
NCERT (2026-27): “7.4 Sufis and the state … “… Then he told an appropriate story: “… Sultan Ghiyasuddin, who at that time was still known as Ulugh Khan, came to visit Shaikh Fariduddin (and) offered some money and ownership deeds for four villages to the Shaikh, the money being for the benefit” “of the dervishes (sufis), and the land for his use.” |