Which of the following rulers threatened to punish Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya?

Correct option is B

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• Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya was a revered Sufi saint of the Chishti Order, known for his spiritual authority and popularity among the common people.

• His influence and non-cooperation with political authority sometimes made rulers uncomfortable.

• Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (founder of the Tughlaq dynasty) felt threatened by the growing influence of Nizamuddin Auliya.

• He reportedly said: “Hanooz Dilli door ast” ("Delhi is still far") — A prophetic statement attributed to the saint in response to Ghiyasuddin’s threats.

• This statement gained legendary status because Ghiyasuddin died before he could reach Delhi, in a suspicious accident, possibly orchestrated by his son Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

• Alauddin Khilji – Preceded Nizamuddin’s prominence.

• Muhammad bin Tughlaq – Had better relations with Sufis.

• Firoz Shah Tughlaq – Patronized Sufi saints.

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