Who among the following was the first sultan of Delhi Sultanate to visit the Ajmer shrine of Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The Correct answer is option 1 i.e. Muhammad bin Tughlaq .
Muhammad bin Tughlaq, the Sultan of Delhi (1325–1351 CE), was the first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate to visit the Ajmer Dargah (shrine) of Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti, the revered Sufi saint. His visit reflected his deep respect for Sufism and the growing influence of Sufi orders in medieval India. The Chishti saints emphasized love, devotion, and service to humanity, which attracted many rulers and common people alike. Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s pilgrimage to Ajmer also symbolized his attempt to gain spiritual legitimacy and popular support through association with the Sufi saint’s legacy.
Other options:
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Khizr Khan: Founder of the Sayyid dynasty; no record of visiting Ajmer.
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Ghiyasuddin Balban: A powerful ruler but not known for Sufi shrine visits.
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Jalaluddin Khalji: A devout Muslim yet no historical record of his visit to Ajmer.