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The Sufi saint Nizam-ud-din is popularly known as:
A. Khwaja Chisti
B. Hazrat Nizamuddin
C. Chiragh-i-Dilli
D. Baba Farid

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Hint: We ought to discuss Sufi Saints.Sufi saints played an important role in spreading islaam throughout the world. Sufi saint is someone who is marked by divine power, holiness. He is said to have chosen by God to do miracles.

Complete answer:
The Sufi saint Nizam-ud-di was one of the most famous sufi saints. He adopted breathing exercises to that extent that yogi called him sidh or perfect. His dargah is located in Delhi. His most famous disciple was Amir Khushro. Muslims came to India with a great religious zeal and brought their own culture. spirit of tolerance and liberal attitude of Hindus created an atmosphere of trust for Muslim towards Hindus. These all gave rise to new ideas in the form of sufi movement. Sufism taught that God is one and all powerful. fast and rituals are given less priority. Shaik Mubarak, his two sons, abul fazl and abul faizi for major followers. Tomb of Nizamuddin Auliya is considered a sacred place. Nizamuddin darga is situated in Delhi. It is visited by thousands of pilgrims every week. The site is known for evening qawwalis devotional music sessions.Muhammad Nizamuddin auliya is popularly called Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note:Sufism came in India to the Dynasty like Delhi sultanate which had rulers from turkey and afghan.Amir Khusrau was a great lover of music .He used to participate in gatherings of sufi saint Nizam-ud-din and considered him as his pir(guru).He was the first Persian poet who wrote in Hindi also.