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UGC NET June 2011 History
In Sufi terminology, Wilayat means
AForeign territory
BChief's territory
CSpiritual territory ✓ Correct
DZamindar's territory
Correct answer: (C) Spiritual territory — In Sufi terminology Wilayat means spiritual territory, so the answer is spiritual territory.
Explanation
★In Sufi terminology Wilayat means spiritual territory, so the answer is spiritual territory.
★It refers to the spiritual jurisdiction or sphere of influence assigned to a Sufi saint.
★A saint exercising Wilayat was believed to guide the souls within his region.
★The idea reflects how the Chishti and other orders divided India into spiritual zones.
★This is distinct from the political meaning, where Wilayat could denote a province.
★The other options confuse spiritual authority with worldly or revenue territory.
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