Mian Bashir Ahmed

Mian Bashir Ahmed Larvi (, – 14 August 2021) commonly known as Mian Bashir, was a Sufi saint, author, politician, and tribal leader from Indian-administrated Kashmir. He was a writer and poet in Gujari, Punjabi and Urdu languages. He was also a Caliph of Islamic Sufi order (Naqshbandi, Mujaddadi, Larvi).

He was widely respected for his spiritual guidance and his efforts to promote the welfare of the Gujjar and Bakarwal communities in Jammu and Kashmir.

Early life and family He was born in November 1923 in Pehalnar Wangath, Kangan village in Ganderbal district to a Mian Nizam-u-Din Larvi in a family of Muslim Gujjars.

His native name was "Baba Ji", his father Mian Nizam Din Larvi and his grandfather Baba Ji Sahib Larvi were also religious personalities in Kashmir. They are buried in Wangat, Kashmir.

Mian Bashir has two sons Mian Sarfraz Ahmed and Mian Altaf Ahmed Larvi. Mian Altaf Ahmed has served as Minister of Forestry, Ecology and Environment in Jammu and Kashmir. He had been a Cabinet minister in Jammu and Kashmir. Mian Nizam Ud Din Larvi, Mian Bashir Ahmed larvi and Mian Altaf Ahmed never lost any election since they stepped into politics. Mian Bashir declared his son Mian Altaf Ahmed as Wali E Ahed (Crown Caliph) successor on annual occasion of 8 June 2018, making him heir-designate to the throne.

Mian Bashir Ahmed represented Kashmir issue in the United Nations to argue for peace. He had headed many delegations to international forums.

Death He died on 14 August 2021 (Babanagri Wangat) at the age of 95.

Poetic works Mian Bashir Larvi is best known for: Israr-e-Kabeeri Ashar-e-Nizami Siharfian Neer Sumandar Maaraf-ul-Tabarqat Babaji Diyan Siharfian Neer Sumandar (six volumes) Mata-e-Faqar-O-Danish Maraaf-ul-Tabarqat یاد رفتگان