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The tomb of a Sufi saint is known as

  1. Idgah

  2. Khanqah

  3. Ibadatgah

  4. Dargah
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Explanation

A Dargah is the tomb or shrine of a Sufi saint, serving as a place of pilgrimage and spiritual devotion in Islamic Sufi tradition. The word literally means 'portal' or 'threshold' in Persian. Khanqah refers to a Sufi lodge or hospice where mystics lived and practiced, while Idgah is an open prayer enclosure for Eid prayers, and Ibadatgah means a house of worship. The Dargah tradition is particularly strong in South Asia, with famous examples like Ajmer Sharif and Haji Ali.

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