The correct answer is: A. Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti
Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti was a Sufi saint who lived in the 12th century. He was born in Chishti Sharif, a village in the Indian state of Rajasthan. He is considered to be the founder of the Chishti order of Sufism.
Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti came to India in 1192, after the defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan by Muhammad Ghori. He settled in Ajmer, Rajasthan, where he established a khanqah (a Sufi monastery). He attracted many disciples, including some of the most important Sufi saints of India.
Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti was a great preacher and teacher. He emphasized the importance of love, devotion, and service to others. He also taught that the goal of life is to achieve union with God.
Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti died in 1236. He is buried in Ajmer, where his tomb is a popular pilgrimage site.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Sheikh Salim Chisti was a Sufi saint who lived in the 16th century. He was born in Fatehpur Sikri, India, and was a disciple of Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya. Sheikh Salim Chisti is considered to be the founder of the Salimi order of Sufism.
- Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya was a Sufi saint who lived in the 13th century. He was born in Badaun, India, and was a disciple of Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti. Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya is considered to be the founder of the Nizami order of Sufism.
- Baba Farid was a Sufi saint who lived in the 12th century. He was born in Multan, Pakistan, and was a disciple of Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti. Baba Farid is considered to be the founder of the Firdausi order of Sufism.