Question

What do you mean by khanqahs? What purpose did ir serve?

Answer 1

khanqah means a sufi lodge,often used as a rest house for travellers and a place where people come to discuss spiritual matters, get the blessing of saints, and hear Sufi music.

Answer 2

Khanqahs were houses of rest for travellers especially one kept by a religious order. Sufi masters usually held their assemblies here. Devotees of all descriptions including members of the royalty and nobility, and ordinary people flocked to these Khanqahs. Here, they discussed spiritual matters, sought the blessings of the saints in solving their worldly problems or simply attended the music and dance sessions.