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The Sufi saints were organised into ____ orders or Silsilahs.
  1. 5
  2. 8
  3. 12
  4. 10

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5
B
8
C
10
D
12
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The 10th century AD marks the important changes in the realm of ideas and belief in Islamic religion- the rise of Sufi mystic orders. The Sufis were organized in 12 orders or Silsilahs. A Silsilha was generally led by a prominent mystic who lived in a Khanqah or hospice along with disciples.

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