Baba Fakruddin
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Syedna Khwaja Baba Fakhruddin Suharwardy | |
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 Shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar | |
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| Born | 1169 |
| Died | |
| Religion | Islam, specifically the Suhrawardiyya Sufi order |
| Other names | Baba Fakhruddin |
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| Based in | Penukonda |
| Period in office | 12th century |
| Predecessor | Nathar Vali |
Baba Fakhruddin Suharwardy was a Sufi saint who lived in the 12th century.
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.[citation needed]
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.
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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
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Baba's holy foot impressions -
Chilla Pahad - Small hill where Baba Prayed for years in a cave
