Consider the following statements about Bhakti-Sufi Traditions : 1. Arab merchants frequented ports along the western coast in the first millennium CE. 2. The Khojahs, a branch of the Ismailis, developed devotional poems called ginans in various languages. 3. Shankaradeva was a leading proponent of Shaivism in Assam, focusing on devotion to Shiva. 4. Maktubat are collections of conversations of Sufi masters.

The correct answer is - 1 and 2 only Key Points Arab merchants frequented ports along the western coast in the first millennium CE This statement is true . Arab merchants were known to frequent the western coast of India during the first millennium CE, establishing trade links and cultural exchanges. The Khojahs, a branch of the Ismailis, developed devotional poems called ginans in various languages This statement is true . The Khojahs indeed created devotional literature known as ginans, which were composed in several languages to reach a diverse audience. Additional Information Shankaradeva and Shaivism Shankaradeva was not a proponent of Shaivism; he was a key figure in the Bhakti movement in Assam and promoted devotion to Vishnu, not Shiva. Maktubat The term "maktubat" refers to collections of letters written by Sufi masters, not conversations. These letters often contained spiritual guidance and teachings.