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    Name the book which mentions Dadu Dayal as Pinjara and Dhunia.
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    Name the book which mentions Dadu Dayal as Pinjara and Dhunia.

    A.

    Granthavali

    B.

    Dabistan-i-Mazahib

    C.

    Shah Jahan Nama

    D.

    Risaala-i Ziraat

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is (b). The 'Dabistan-i-Mazahib' is a 17th-century Persian work that provides an impartial account of various religions and sects in India, including details about Dadu Dayal's background.
    Information Booster

    • Dabistan-i-Mazahib is often attributed to Muhsin Fani, though the authorship is debated.
    • It describes Dadu Dayal as belonging to the 'Pinjara' or 'Dhunia' (cotton-carder) caste.
    • Dadu Dayal was a major Bhakti saint from Rajasthan who founded the Dadu Panth.
    • The book is a vital source for understanding the religious diversity of the Mughal period.
    • Dadu stressed the 'Nirguna' path of devotion, similar to Kabir.

    Additional Knowledge
    • Granthavali: Refers to the collected works or hymns of saints like Dadu or Kabir.
    • Shah Jahan Nama: A chronicle of the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan.
    • Risaala-i Ziraat: A Persian treatise focusing on agriculture and land revenue in India.

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