Sufi khanqahs were associated with what?
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Correct answer: Spiritual teaching and service
A khanqah was a Sufi hospice or centre where a spiritual guide and disciples lived, prayed, learned and welcomed visitors. Many khanqahs also provided food and assistance, making them important social as well as religious institutions. Royal treasuries, horse markets and cannon workshops were not the defining functions of khanqahs.
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Spiritual teaching and service
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A khanqah was a Sufi hospice or centre where a spiritual guide and disciples lived, prayed, learned and welcomed visitors. Many khanqahs also provided food and assistance, making them important social as well as religious institutions. Royal treasuries, horse markets and cannon workshops were not the defining functions of khanqahs.
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This is a Class 12 History question. Chapter: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions. Topic: Shrines.
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