The correct answer is: A. Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom.
Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom was a 14th-century Sufi saint and scholar who is credited with introducing walnut wood craft to Kashmir. He was born in the village of Makhdoom Sahib in the Kashmir Valley in 1310 CE. He studied at the madrasah in Srinagar and later traveled to Mecca and Medina to further his studies. After returning to Kashmir, he established a madrasah in his native village and began teaching. He also became a prominent Sufi saint and attracted many followers.
Walnut wood craft is a traditional art form that is practiced in Kashmir. It involves the carving of walnut wood into intricate designs. The craft is said to have originated in the 14th century when Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom introduced it to Kashmir. The craft is still practiced today and is considered to be a valuable part of Kashmiri culture.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Zain-ul-Abidin was a 15th-century ruler of Kashmir who is not known to have been involved in walnut wood craft.
- Akbar was a 16th-century Mughal emperor who is not known to have been involved in walnut wood craft.
- Raja Kirpal Pal was a 17th-century ruler of Jammu who is not known to have been involved in walnut wood craft.