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     The term 'Qalandars' in medieval India refers to

     Preachers of Islamic law.

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    Be Shariya Sufi saints

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     Keepers of sacred text 

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    Ba Shariya Sufi saints

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    Qalandars were wandering dervishes. They were against the Ba shariya sufi saints and criticized them for adopting lavish lifestyles and political posts. Qalandars did not strictly observe the rules of Sharia.

    Similar to Qalandars were Madaris, Haidaris etc.


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