|
Tajuddin Quraishi (R) one of the companions of Hazrat shah jalal (R) in the conquest of Sylhet. Son of Kiamuddin, a well-known sufi,Tajuddin Quarishi was born in Yamen and was a descendant of Hazrat Abu Bakr (R). He took part in the battle (1303) against the king of Taraf, Achak Narayana.
After the conquest of Sylhet he was first appointed a
quazi
and later a diwan.
Ultimately he was entrusted with the administration of Dinarpur outpost
(in ancient Laur). He established a khanqah, built mosques and
excavated ponds there. He took part in the preaching of Islam in different
parts of Habiganj. He came to be known as an Alim (learned man)
and a Sufi of the Suhrawardia order. He died at Dhulchatal in the
first half of the 14th century. His mazar is situated there.
[Dewan Nural Anwar Hussain Chowdhury] |
