Sufi shrines and saints of the subcontinent: facts and a 5-question quiz

Shrines that draw millions every year, from Ajmer to Sehwan. This is a map-tap quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: medieval. Region: India and Pakistan. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.

Facts behind the questions (spoilers)

• Ajmer: Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (died 1236) brought the Chishti order to India.
• Kasur: Bulleh Shah (c.
• Uch Sharif: Uch was a centre of the Suhrawardi Sufi order.
• Pakpattan: Baba Farid (died 1265 or 1266) was a great Chishti saint and a poet whose verses appear in the Guru Granth Sahib.
• Sehwan Sharif: Lal Shahbaz Qalandar (died 1274) is among the most revered saints of Sindh.

Quick answers

What should I know about Ajmer? Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (died 1236) brought the Chishti order to India.

What should I know about Kasur? Bulleh Shah (c.

What should I know about Uch Sharif? Uch was a centre of the Suhrawardi Sufi order.

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