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

Tazkiras

Correct Answer:

Ziyarat

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - Ziyarat

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.

 

The word used for Sufism in Islamic texts is tasawwuf.

Jizya was the tax paid by Zimmi.

Tazkiras are biographical accounts of saints (Sufi texts).