Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Satnamis were a group of Sufi mystics advocating for religious tolerance.
2.The Satnami revolt occurred during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Satnamis were not Sufi mystics. They were a Hindu sect in northern India, particularly in the region of present-day Haryana. The Satnamis were known for their strict adherence to monotheism and rejection of idol worship, but they were not associated with Sufism.
Statement 2 is correct. The Satnami revolt occurred during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1672. The revolt was a significant uprising against the Mughal authorities due to oppressive policies and heavy taxation.
Source: Forum IAS
