Sayyid Baraka

Sayyid Baraka (1343–1403) was a holy man of the commercial city of Tirmidh, and spiritual teacher and friend to the 14th century Central Asian conqueror Timur. Timur is buried facing Baraka in the same tomb.

Meeting Timur In 1370 Timur was traversing a mountain pass known as the Iron Gate south of the Qashqadaryo (river), where he encountered Sayyid Baraka, a Meccan who claimed descent from Muhammad. Baraka presented Timur with a banner and a large drum, symbols associated with rulership, and predicted his future success. Timur publicized these predictions and brought Baraka into his court along with other influential religious figures in Mawarannahr.

Later life Baraka subsequently served as Timur's spiritual adviser and remained closely associated with him throughout his life.

Timur is buried facing Baraka in the same mausoleum,