Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Bhakti Sufi Traditions

Question:

What is the practice of pilgrimage to the tomb-shrine of the shaikh, particularly on his death anniversary or urs called?

Options:

Tasawwuf

Ziyarat

Jizya

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Ziyarat

Explanation:

When the shaikh died, his tomb shrine (dargah, a Persian term meaning court) became the center of devotion for his followers. This encouraged the practice of pilgrimage or ziyarat to his grave, particularly on his death anniversary or urs.