The 'Chishti' order's headquarters in India was at: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Chishti' order's headquarters in India was at:
A. None
B. Ajmer
C. Delhi
D. Both (Ajmer for Moinuddin, Delhi for Nizamuddin)
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Moinuddin Chishti's dargah is in Ajmer, but Nizamuddin Auliya's is in Delhi, both are major centers.

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