Adam Khaki
14th-century South Asian Sufi figure
About Adam Khaki
Ādam Khākī (, ), also known as Khaki Pir, was a 14th-century Sufi Muslim figure in the Sylhet region. In 1303, he took part in the final battle of the Conquest of Sylhet led by Shah Jalal. His shrine has become a popular tourist site.
Legacy It is unclear how and what year he died, but he was buried in a dargah in Badarpur, Karimganj, near the modern-day Badarpur railway station. A mosque was built within the complex, and it became a notable site in Badarpur attracting Muslims and Hindus alike. Those attached to the maqam of Adam Khaki were given Pirmuttara land grants. by Ariyan Choudhury
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Who was Adam Khaki?
14th-century South Asian Sufi figure
When did Adam Khaki die?
Adam Khaki died in Badarpur, Assam, Karimganj district.
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