Probably for the first time a scholarly effort has been made to analyze and understand the relationship between the Sufis, State and the Society. There are no two opinions regarding the fact that the Sufis have deeply influenced the whole of Indian subcontinent. The number of Dargahs that are to be seen everywhere and the fact that Hindus can be seen in large numbers bowing their heads to seen benediction of the Sufi Saints is testimony to their impact.