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.