History · Medieval History - Religious Movements & Sects
Regarding the 'Qarmatian' (Qaramita) groups during the Delhi Sultanate period, which statement is correct?
- 1They were a military guild that controlled maritime trade in Gujarat.
- 2Balban's suppression of Mewatis was justified on the grounds of suppressing Qarmatian heresy.
- 3The Qarmatians were Shia Ismaili groups considered heretical by the orthodox Sunni Sultanate.✓
- 4Alauddin Khalji executed Sidi Maula for alleged Qarmatian sympathies.
Correct answer
The Qarmatians were Shia Ismaili groups considered heretical by the orthodox Sunni Sultanate.
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