Medieval History : Religious And Cultural Developments In India (1200-1500 CE)
UPSC CSE Prelims 2002
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Sheikh Nasiruddin Chirag-i-Dehlavi (1274–1356 CE) was a distinguished Sufi saint of the Chishti order. He was a direct disciple and spiritual successor of Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya (1238–1325 CE), who was a prominent Chishti saint of medieval India. Sheikh Nasiruddin is often regarded as the last of the great Chishti saints to reside in Delhi.
The Qadiri Sufi order, founded by Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani in Baghdad, was introduced into India by Sheikh Niamutullah (d. 1430 CE) and Makhdum Muhammad Jilani (d. 1517 CE). This order subsequently gained significant influence in India, particularly during the Mughal period.
Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi (1564–1624 CE) was a leading figure of the Naqshbandi Sufi order during the reigns of Mughal emperors Akbar and Jahangir. Ibrahim Lodi (r. 1517–1526 CE) was the last ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, preceding the Mughal era. Therefore, Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi and Ibrahim Lodi were not contemporaries.
Sheikh Salim Chishti (1478–1572 CE) was a revered Chishti Sufi saint during the reign of Emperor Akbar, who held him in high regard. Emperor Aurangzeb (r. 1658–1707 CE) ruled approximately a century after Sheikh Salim Chishti's death. Thus, they were not contemporaries.