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What is the name of the literary genre developed by the Khojas who are a branch of the Ismaili sect?
 
         
       
      
      
      
          
      
      
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         Answer: A) Ginan         
         
Explanation: Ginans are devotional hymns or poems recited by Shia Ismaili Muslims.Although ginanscan be recited, studied, and listened to by non-Nizari Ismailis, ginans hold a special role in the cultural practice and rituals of Nizari Ismailis, specifically the community of Khojas, a caste of south asians of whom the majority now identify as Nizari Ismaili.
 
       
      
      
      
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