Medieval India

Sufism

English

PeriodSpread widely in India from the 12th–13th century Exam importanceHigh

The mystical tradition within Islam emphasising a direct, personal experience of the divine through spiritual practice and devotion, organised in India into various Silsilas (spiritual orders/chains) such as Chishti and Suhrawardi.

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