Which of the following pairs of Sufi orders and related saints is not correct?

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The correct option is 3:
The pair "Firdausi - Shah Abdullah Shattari" is the incorrect match, which is why it is the correct answer to the question "Which of the following pairs... is not correct?". The Firdausi order (Silsila) is a branch of the Suhrawardi order that became prominent in regions like Bihar. Its founder and most famous saint associated with its establishment in India was Sheikh Badruddin Samarqandi, but it was later popularized by figures like Sheikh Sharfuddin Yahya Maneri. Shah Abdullah Shattari, however, is the central figure associated with the Shattari order (Silsila) in India, not the Firdausi order. The Shattari order emphasized rapid spiritual ascent and was notable for its distinct practices. Since Shah Abdullah Shattari belongs to the Shattari Silsila, this pairing incorrectly links him to the Firdausi order.

The incorrect option is 1:
The pairing "Suhrawardi - Shahabuddin Suhrawardi" is correct. This Sufi order was formally established by Sheikh Shahabuddin Suhrawardi in Baghdad and was later brought to India, where it flourished, particularly in Punjab and Multan, with saints like Bahauddin Zakariya.

The incorrect option is 2:
The pairing "Qadiri - Shah Niyamatullah" is a correct match. The Qadiri order, one of the oldest and most influential Silsilas, was popularised in India by various figures, including Shah Niyamatullah, who was instrumental in spreading its influence.

The incorrect option is 4:
The pairing "Nakshbandi - Khwaja Baqi Billah" is correct. The Nakshbandi order, known for its emphasis on adherence to the Sharia and opposition to syncretic practices, was introduced and popularized in India during the Mughal period by Khwaja Baqi Billah.