bringing Bengal into contact

Sufis have a long history, bringing Bengal into contact with Islamic thought and practice. In the 12th century, large numbers of Turkish-speaking groups from Central Asia were driven into the Iranian plateau and further to India, fleeing the Mongol advance. These migrant Turks often grouped themselves around Sufi leaders who drew in many disciples and followers as they arrived in Bengal. Since that time, Sufism has played a significant role in Bengal’s syncretic Islamic tradition, and it remains entrenched in the social and cultural character of Bangladesh, persisting despite the growing ufabet