Muhammad Ghaus Gwaliori, a 16th-century Sufi saint of the Shattari order, in his work 'Jawahir-i- Khamsa', listed several figures, including Krishna, among the Auliya (friends of God or saints), recognizing spiritual merit across different religious traditions.
Who among the following Sufis regarded Krishna among the Auliya ?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2012 · Topic: Bhakti and Sufi Movement (Socio-Cultural and Syncretic Impact of Sufism on Indian Society)
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