Who was rupai Dadhora?
As Ajan Fakir started influencing Muslim people in the area, Rupai Dadhora, a Muslim official of Ahom king started to conspire against him. He succeeded to convince the King that Ajan Fakir is a Mughal spy and he should be punished.
What is the real name of Ajan Pir?
His name is also pronounced as Azan Pir, Hazrat Shah Miran, and Shah Milan and his real name is Shah Miran. He played a significant role in reinforcing and stabilizing Islam in Assam and is known for his contributions to unify the people of the Brahmaputra valley.
Who built Azan Pir Dargah?
It was made by Swargadeo Rudra Singha, an Ahom king in the memory of his mother in the year 1697. Covering an area of 318, this is one of the largest man-made lakes in India. It is also the largest one constructed by the Ahom kings in Assam.
When did Ajan Fakir born?
1610
Azan Faqir/Date of birth
How many Jikir did Ajan Fakir wrote?
It is belived that Hazrath Aazan Pir Saheb composed 160 ( Aath Kuri meaning 8X20 = 160) Zikirs, but only 90 ( Ninety ) are found.
Who was Ajan Pir Where is his Dargah situated?
Aftermath. The king was alarmed and for atonement made land grants to Ajan Fakir at Soraguri Chapari, near Sibsagar and had a matha built for him. This place on the bank of Brahmaputra has become a holy place with Ajan Pir’s Dargah where an annual urs is held. His dargah is at Saraguri Chapari near Sibsagar town.
When did Ajan Fakir came to Assam?
17th century
Syed Milan Shah Baghdadi, popularly known as Ajan Peer, came to Assam in 17th century during the reign of Ahom king Pratap Singha.
Who composed Zikir and Zari?
Ajan Fakir
These songs were first introduced and composed by Ajan Fakir, a saint came from Bagdad to Assam influenced by sufibad. The central idea of futility of life and manmade institution forms the content of all the Zikir compositions.
Where is the Azan Pir Dargah situated?
Saraguri Chapori
About 22kms away from the Sivasagar region is the Saraguri Chapori where the Ajan Pir Dargah is located. This sacred mausoleum had been built in the memory of a well known Muslim reformer and saint named Ajan Fakir. He came in the North East part of India from Baghdad in the 17th century.
Who composed Zikir?
Azan Fakir
Azan Fakir was a disciple of Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya in Baghdad. He came to Assam accompanied by his brother Shah Navi. He married an Ahom woman of high social stature and settled at Gorgaon, near modern Sibsagar town. As a Pir he composed Zikrs (a type of spiritual song).
What is Zikir and Zari?
They are a group of devotional songs prevalent among the Muslims of Assam and represent an important Musical genre of Assam. The practices of Zikir and Zari are pivotal to the diverse culture of the land of Assam.
Who did composed Zikir and Zari?
These songs were first introduced and composed by Ajan Fakir, a saint came from Bagdad to Assam influenced by sufibad.