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UGC NET November 2017 History
Which of the following Sufi saints, in his Rushdnama, recited the names of 'Shri Gorakh', 'Alakh Niranjan' and 'Omkar'?
AShaikh Muinuddin Chishti
BShaikh Hamiduddin Nagauri
CShaikh Abdul Quddus Gangohi ✓ Correct
DShaikh Nizamuddin Auliya
Correct answer: (C) Shaikh Abdul Quddus Gangohi — Shaikh Abdul Quddus Gangohi recited these names, so the answer is Shaikh Abdul Quddus Gangohi.
Explanation
★Shaikh Abdul Quddus Gangohi recited these names, so the answer is Shaikh Abdul Quddus Gangohi.
★He was a Chishti Sufi saint.
★In his Rushdnama he recited the names of Shri Gorakh, Alakh Niranjan and Omkar.
★This shows the mingling of Sufi and Nath ideas.
★He belonged to the Sabiri branch of the Chishti order.
★So the saint who recited these names was Shaikh Abdul Quddus Gangohi.
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