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| Azimpur Dayera Sharif Khanqah | |
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 Azimpur Dayera Sharif | |
| Location | Azimpur, Dhaka |
| Coordinates | 23°43′29.9″N 90°22′57.7″E / 23.724972°N 90.382694°E |
| Founder | Sufi Mohammad Dayem Pak |
| Built | 1700s |
| Architectural style(s) | Mughal architecture |
The historical shrine of Dayera Sharif Khanqah, commonly known as Bara Dayera Sharif, is situated in the Azimpur locality of Dhaka. The Persian word Dayera means "circle" or "work area". As a rule, the heirs of the Dayera Sharif never go outside the area, except for pilgrimage. The Azimpur Dayera Sharif was established by Shah Sufi Sayed Muhammad Dayem who came at Dhaka in 1766-68 AD. It is currently under the supervision of his seventh generation (tenth Gaddi-Nashin). Shah Sufi Syed Shah Ahmedullah Jubayer has been the overall supervisor of Dayera Sharif since 1998. The successor of the Sufi dynasty is known as Gaddi Nashin, who sits on the Gaddi to serve people.
The historical Azimpur Dayera Sharif represents the 700 years old Sufi dynasty in Bengal. The representatives of the dynasty are one of the very few Persian-speaking people in Bangladesh. The place is also symbolic to the propagation of Islam not only in the province of Bengal but also across the greater Indian Subcontinent.Endowment mark, stamp, and sign of Emperor Shah Jahan and the Quran gifted by Emperor Shah Jahan resembles a deep connection to the Sufi dynasty with the Delhi Sultanate.[1][2]
- ^ Chowdhury, N.; Ahmed, B. (2006). Mughal Monuments of Bangladesh (1st ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Traditional Photo Gallery. ISBN 984-32-3392-1.
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