With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices ? 1. Meditation and control of breath 2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place 3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Options
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
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