2018 · Q82
What is the name of the literary genre developed by the Khojas who are a branch of the Ismaili sect?
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- AGinan
- BZiyarat
- CRaag
- DShahada
Explanation
The Khojas, a Nizari Ismaili community, developed the Ginan — a genre of devotional hymns composed in Indic languages. Ziyarat (pilgrimage), Raag (melody) and Shahada (testimony of faith) are not their literary genre. Hence the answer is Ginan.