Baba Fakruddin
Baba Fakhruddin Suharwardy was a Sufi saint who lived in the 12th century.
Syedna Khwaja Baba Fakhruddin Suharwardy | |
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 Shrine of Baba Fakhruddin | |
| Other names | Baba Fakhruddin |
| Personal | |
| Born | 1169 |
| Died | |
| Religion | Islam, specifically the Suhrawardiyya Sufi order |
| Other names | Baba Fakhruddin |
| Senior posting | |
| Based in | Penukonda |
| Period in office | 12th century |
| Predecessor | Nathar Vali |
Before coming to Penukonda, he was a king of Sistan and Shahpur in Iran.[1] His disciples knew him as a true follower of Islam who renounced the world for the sake of Allah. His Murshid (spiritual guide) was Tabr-e-Aalam Baadshah Nathar Vali, who himself was a king who also had renounced the world in a place called Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu). After serving for several years at his Murshid's command, Baba Fakruddin left for Penukonda in order to preach.
He is commonly known as Babaiah in India and his name has been taken by many men over the centuries due to a widespread popular respect for his legend. Today, his mausoleum is located in Penukonda, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Mazar-e-Mubarak Baba Fakhruddin in renovated Mausoleum
Tree Planted by Baba in Dargah Premises (Around 750 Yrs old)
Stone with impressions of Baba Fakruddin's holy feet
Baba's holy foot impressions
Chilla Pahad - Small hill where Baba Prayed for years in a cave