| Dargah of Hazrat Shah Turkman Bayabani |
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| East of Turkman Gate on Asaf Ali Road, just
before the Holy Trinity Church lies the dargah (shrine) of a
very pious and holy Muslim saint, Hazrat Shah Turkman Bayabani.
The shrine is said to be the oldest place in the whole of Old
Delhi, as it had been here even before Shah Jahan's new capital
city Shahjahanabad was built. Turkman Gate was named after this
saint who died in 1240 AD. The saint belonged to a special sect
known as Bayabani, who believed in praying and living alone
in a secluded place, close to nature, away from the inhabited
area. One can very well imagine that this place in the early
13th century must be a densely wooded area quite far from any
habitation. |
| At present, the shrine is located in a thickly
populated area but still the small decent white building, which
marks the shrine, is still close to nature as it is situated
under a huge tree. The grave is inside this building and is
covered with a bright colored cloth and flowers with incense
sticks are lighted in a corner. The shrine is quite popular
among the local people. |
| Note:
Do not forget to remove your shoes before you enter the
shrine. |
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