The correct answer is: B. Nund Rishi
Nund Rishi (1377â1442) was a Kashmiri Sufi saint and poet. He is considered the founder of the Rishi Order, a Sufi order that is still active in Kashmir today. Nund Rishi was born in the village of Nund Rishi in the Kashmir Valley. He was the son of a Brahmin priest. Nund Rishi was a precocious child and showed an early interest in religion. He studied the Vedas and the Upanishads, and he also became familiar with the teachings of Islam.
When Nund Rishi was 25 years old, he met a Sufi saint named Shah-i-Hamdan. Shah-i-Hamdan was a Persian Sufi saint who had come to Kashmir to spread the message of Islam. Nund Rishi was deeply impressed by Shah-i-Hamdan, and he became his disciple. Nund Rishi spent the next several years studying with Shah-i-Hamdan. He learned about the Sufi path of love and devotion. He also learned about the importance of service to others.
After several years of study, Nund Rishi returned to Kashmir. He began to teach and preach the message of Islam. He also began to write poetry. Nund Rishi’s poetry was simple and direct. It spoke of the love of God and the importance of service to others. Nund Rishi’s poetry was very popular, and it helped to spread the message of Islam in Kashmir.
Nund Rishi died in 1442. He was buried in the village of Nund Rishi. His tomb is still a popular pilgrimage site today. Nund Rishi is considered one of the most important figures in Kashmiri history. He is a symbol of the syncretic culture of Kashmir, which blends elements of Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism.
The other options are incorrect because:
- A. Lal Ded was a Kashmiri Sufi saint and poet who lived in the 14th century. She is considered the founder of the Shaivism sect of Hinduism in Kashmir.
- C. Habba Khatoon was a Kashmiri poet who lived in the 16th century. She is considered one of the greatest poets of Kashmir.
- D. Rasool Mir was a Kashmiri poet who lived in the 18th century. He is considered one of the founders of the ghazal genre of poetry in Kashmir.