What was the residence and teaching centre of Sufi saints generally called?

Khanqah

A khanqah was the residence and teaching centre connected with a Sufi saint or Sufi order. It was more than a private house: people could come there for spiritual guidance, learning, prayer, food, and community support. Khanqahs helped Sufis build relationships with people from different social backgrounds and became important centres of religious and social life. Their exact practices could differ, but their basic role was to support the spiritual path and service associated with Sufism.

The correct choice is A, Khanqah. A jagir was a revenue assignment or territorial grant, and mansab was a rank in the Mughal administrative and military system. A sarai was generally an inn or resting place for travellers, although such places could also support communication and trade. These terms belong to different institutions, so identifying the khanqah as the Sufi centre gives the precise answer.

This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Indian History. Topic: Medieval Indian History.