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71-668: The valley of Punial (Urdu: پونیال ) is situated in Ghizer District in the Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan , where hundreds of thousands of tourists visit annually. Punial is a mountainous valley situated at an elevation of about 5000–9000 feet. The territory of Punial has an area of about 35,900 km (13,900 sq mi). The term "Punial" has its roots in the Shina language , where it carries two significant meanings: "fertile land" and "bucket of fruits." The region

142-551: A tribal head system , wherein various tribal leaders presided over their respective groups. Prominent figures like Shout and other tribal heads from different clans played crucial roles in the region's early governance. Among the ruling families, the Brush family from Chitral emerged, successfully establishing Punial as an independent state . The first Mehtar of the Katoor Dynasty was Sifat Bahadur, who chose Gahkuch as

213-610: A Hanafi Qazi from Madrassa Al Nizamiyya , originally from Halab (Aleppo) who travelled to India with Muhammad of Ghor after the Second Battle of Tarain . He was an eleventh generational descendant of Ali ibn Husayn Zayn al-Abidin through his son Abd Allah Al Bahr Al Ilm . Sharafuddin Maneri belongs to Banu Hashim family of Imam Taj Faqih. In Bihar, Sayyids were landlords, judges, barristers, intellectuals, civil servant, clerics, teachers, businessmen and farmers. Sufi Saint and

284-590: A branch of Naqvi Bukhari. Famous Pir Syed Mehboob Alam Naqvi-ul Bukhari Al-Maroof Shah Jewna son of great warrior Syed Sadaruddin Shah Kabeer Naqvi (saint and also chief advisor) of Sikandar Lodi was also born in Kannauj and spent 66yrs of his life in kannauj later moved to Shah Jeewna . Makhdoom Jahaniya Mosque is still present in Shikana, Kannauj. Nawab Siddiq Hasan Khan was also from Kannauj, he

355-452: A broader movement for Ismaili Dawa, which spread into neighboring regions such as Nagar , solidifying the Ayasho family's position as the preeminent ruling family of Punial. This newfound dominance culminated in the end of autocratic rule in 1974, when Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto implemented nationwide reforms that abolished the princely states . [1] [2] In contemporary times,

426-412: A considerable cost, as it required the ceding of several territories, including Ishkoman , Gupis , Yasin , Phander , and all of Punial except for the area of Sherqila —thus bringing these regions entirely under Ayasho control. The second uprising arose in 1936, instigated by Raja Anwar Khan, Jan Alam's father, who sought to curb the influence of his cousin, Khan Bahadur. This rebellion was driven by

497-633: A constant watch over the house of the Imam...he sent some of these midwives to examine the slave girls of the Imam to determine if they were pregnant. If a woman was found pregnant she was detained and imprisoned.... Men belonging to the Sayyid families or tribes in the Arab world used to wear white or ivory coloured daggers like jambiyas , khanjars or shibriyas to demarcate their nobility amongst other Arab men, although this custom has been restricted due to

568-544: A large Jagirdara consisting of 52 villages.Abdullapur named after Syed Mir Abdulla Naqvi Al Bukhari, he built Kot Fort of this place in the 16th century, it was his main residence. Bukhari of Abdullapur are fractionate into Kannauji Bukhari and Jalal Bukhari. Kannauji's are descendants of Jalaludin Haider through Syed Mehboob Alam Naqvi-ul Bukhari Al-Maroof Shah Jewna or Shah Jewna son of warrior and chief advisor of Sikandar Lodi . Famous writer Syed Qudrat Naqvi Al Bukhari

639-610: A nation, took this title to portray themselves as respected and honored, though they are not actually the descendants of Muhammad . This gives reasons to think that this title is founded later on. Morimoto refers to Mominov, who describes that the emergence of a community leader during the Mongol era ( Ilkhanate ) gave rise to the prominence of the title Sayyid. This leader is most probably the Sunni Shafiite scholar Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani , who lived in this time, being known as

710-492: A non-Sayyid father and a Sayyida mother claims the title of Mirza . Although reliable statistics are unavailable, conservative estimates put the number of Sayyids in the tens of millions. Traditionally, Islam has had a rich history of the veneration of relics , especially of those attributed to Muhammad . The most genuine prophetic relics are believed to be those housed in the Hirkai Serif Odasi (Chamber of

781-597: A notable Hindu presence, which was an integral part of its diverse cultural landscape. Following the era of Dardistan , the Indo-Aryans emerged, who settled in Gilgit-Baltistan . The entire population of Punial gradually transitioned to Buddhism , marking a significant religious and cultural shift in the region's history. Before the establishment of the Punial rajas , governance in the area operated under

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852-545: A pivotal moment in Punial's history, as the Ayasho dynasty, followers of the Ismaili faith , began to reshape the political and social landscape of the region. Raja Nasir ul Din, also known as Jan Alam, was the grandson of Isa Bahdur and the final ruler of the Katoor Dynasty in the region of Punial, where he adhered to the Sunni sect of Islam . Throughout his reign, Jan Alam faced significant challenges, notably enduring two of

923-746: A privileged elite. When the Mughal Empire disintegrated, the Sayyid played an important role in the turbulent politics of the time. The new British colonial authorities that replaced the Mughals after the Battle of Buxar made a pragmatic decision to work with the various Sayyid jagirdars . Several Sayyid taluqdars in Awadh were substantial landowners under the British colonial regime, and many other Sayyid contributed to state administration. After

994-650: A saint credited with the honorific titles "Amir-e-Kabir"( English : Grand Prince ) and "Ali-e-Saani" ( English : Second Ali ). Hamadani's religious legacy in Kashmir as well as his headquarter ( Persian : Khanqah ) the Khanqa-e-Mola became under the control of the Grand Sayyid Hazrat Ishaan . Hazrat Ishaan's descendants are buried in Hamadani's headquarter, on which occasion it

1065-613: A specific descent, but as a meritocratic sign of respect. Hans Wehr Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic defines seyyid as a translation for master, chief, sovereign, or lord. It also denotes someone respected and of high status. In the Arab world , sayyid is the equivalent of the English word " liege lord " or "master" when referring to a descendant of Muhammad, as for example in Sayyid Ali Sultan . The foundation of

1136-585: A state clergy. The Safavids offered them land and money in return for loyalty. These scholars taught Twelver Shiism, made it accessible to the population, and energetically encouraged conversion to Shiism. During the reign of Shah Abbas the Great , the Safavids also imported to Iran more Arab Shias, predominantly Sayyids , built religious institutions for them, including many Madrasas (religious schools), and successfully persuaded them to participate in

1207-516: A testament to its historical significance, and its location in the Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, makes it a notable historical site in the region. Nisha Sultan Amina Wali and Ifrah Wali Ghizer District (2019%E2%80%93) Before inclusion in Gilgit Agency by the British, the area was part of Chitral under Kho Khushwaqt Mehtar ("ruler"). The Ghizer District

1278-480: A warrior Malik Ibrahim Bayu who conquered Bihar during the time of tughlaq is one the most famous personality in bihar. Bihar's first prime minister Mohammad Yunus Nobel prize nominee and Padma shri winner Syed Hassan , Political Scientist Abu Bakr Ahmad Haleem was the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Aligarh University and Karachi University, The great Abdul Bari , Zaid Hamid Syed Zaid Zaman Hamid

1349-477: Is Koyo Zom (6,871 m) ( Hindu Kush Range range), which lies on the boundary between Ghizer District and Chitral . Some of the main places in the district are Koh-i-Ghizer, Ishkoman and Yasin valleys. Other places include Gupis , Chatorkhand, Imit, Pingal , Shahmaran and Utz. Some of the passes in the district are: The main river in the district is the Gilgit River . The other tributaries include

1420-669: Is Sultan Saadat (Sodot) who died in Termez . His burial place is located in the main mausoleum Sultan Saodat memorial complex in Termez. According to other old genealogical sources Sayyid Ali was the second son of Sayyid Imam Muhammad al Askari who is considered the elder brother of imam Hasan al-Askari These Central Asian notable sayyid families have historical genealogical manuscripts that are confirmed with seals by many Naqibs, Muftis, Imams, Kadi Kuzzats, A’lams, Khans, and Emirs of those times. One descendant of Sayyid Ali Akbar

1491-536: Is a Bukhari Naqvi Sayyed converted from Shi'a Islam to Sunni Islam in the early 1800s. There are different families of syeds in Bihar who belong to direct descendants of Imam Hasan and Imam Hussain. Mostly there are Hussaini (Rizvi, Zaidi, Baqri) along with Hasani (Malik, Quadri or Geelani). Sadaat are settle in different part of bihar including shia and sunni sects. They are mostly migrated to bihar from Iraq and Iran. Syed Yaqub Halabi also known as Syed Yaqub Baghdadi,

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1562-531: Is an honorific title of Hasanids and Husaynids Muslims, recognized as descendants of the Islamic prophet's companion , Ali through his grandsons, Hasan and Husayn . A few Arabic language experts state that it has its roots in the word al-asad الأسد , meaning "lion", probably because of the qualities of valor and leadership. The word is derived from the verb sāda, meaning to rule. The title seyyid/sayyid existed before Islam, however not in light of

1633-948: Is bounded on the north by the Upper Chitral District of Pakistan 's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province and the Wakhan District of Afghanistan 's Badakhshan Province , on the east by the Hunza District , the Nagar District , and the Gilgit District , on the south by the Tangir District , on the south-west by the Darel District , and on the west by the Gupis-Yasin District . The highest peak of Ghizer District

1704-573: Is closely tied to the neighboring areas of the Gilgit agency. Historically, the inhabitants of Punial were associated with the Arian belief system of Mazdaism (آتش پرست), which contributed to the area's early cultural identity. Over time, the Shina language became deeply embedded in the local culture, serving as a means of communication and connection among the people. In ancient times, Punial also boasted

1775-466: Is disputed by many people. Some genealogies of Middle Eastern and Central Asian families (mostly from Persia), East Africa (mostly in Somaliland and Ethiopia), Khorasan, Samarqand, and Bukhara show that Hasan al-Askari had a second son called Sayyid Ali Akbar , which indicates that al-Askari had children and substantiates the existence of Muhammad al Mahdi . Whether in fact al-Askari did have children

1846-777: Is in the Zainageer Village of Sopore, Kashmir . Iraqi Sayyids or Iraqi biradri in Eastern Uttar Pradesh are descendants of Sayyid Masud Al Hussaini who was the direct descendant of Muhammad's grandson Hussain ibn Ali and came to India from Iraq during the reign of Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq in 1330 A.D. He settled with his seven sons and forty champions in Ghazipur (U.P.) as some of them (i.e., Syed Abu Bakr in Nonahra, Ghazipur) converted to Sunni Islam in

1917-604: Is known as the Ziyarat Naqshband Sahab today. However, in Sunni Islam as practiced in the Ottoman and Mughal Empire , a person descending from Muhammad (either maternally or paternally) can only claim the title of Sayyid meritocratically by passing audits , whereupon exclusive rights, like paying lesser taxes, will be granted. These are mostly based on the claimant's demonstrated knowledge of

1988-590: Is located in the Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Yasin Fort , located in Yasin Valley , Gilgit-Baltistan , Pakistan , boasts a storied history dating back to the 14th century, when it was constructed by Raja Ganzal, the local ruler, to play a strategic role in controlling the valley and surrounding regions. The fort exemplifies traditional Himalayan architecture, characterized by sturdy stone walls, wooden structures, and intricate carvings. However, in

2059-735: Is still disputed, perhaps because of the political conflicts between the followers of the Imamah and the leadership of the Abbasids and Ghulat Shiites who do not believe in Hasan al-Askari's Imamah . Another group of historians studying the pedigrees of some Central Asian saints' shejere (genealogy trees) believe that the Twelfth Imam was not the only son of Hasan al-Askari, and that the Eleventh Imam had two sons: Sayyid Muhammad (i.e.,

2130-581: Is the second-largest fort in Gilgit Baltistan underscoring its significance in the area's architectural and cultural heritage. Historically, the fort served as a stronghold for the influential Ayesho Family, whose ancestry is intertwined with the ruling family of Hunza , as evidenced by the fort's architectural similarities to the Altit Fort in Hunza . The fort is currently under the possession of

2201-810: The Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh. They are considered to be the first Muslim settlers in North India. In 1033 Ghazi Saiyyad Salar Masud was killed at the battle of Bahraich , the location of his mazar . Ghazi Saiyyad Salar Masud had no children. His parental uncle Syed Maroofuddin Ghazi and his family lived in Tijara until 1857 before they migrated to Bhopal. Syed Ahmed Rizvi Kashmiri and Khan Bahadur Aga Syed Hussain were both Rizvi Sayyids through Aaqa Meer Sayyid Hussain Qomi Rizvi, whose sacred shrine

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2272-717: The Quran and piousness ( Arabic : Taqwa ) under the assessment of a Naqib al-Ashraf , also known as a Mir in Persian-speaking countries. Notable examples of such a Naqib (plural: "Nuqaba") or Mirs (plural: "Miran"), were Hazrat Ishaan in the Mughal Empire and his descendant Sayyid Mir Fazlullah Agha in Royal Afghanistan . In Shia Islam , with the advent of the Safavids a male person with

2343-935: The Rassids , the Qasimids, the Mutawakkilites, the Hamideddins, some Al-Zaidi of Ma'rib , Sana'a, and Sa'dah , the Ba 'Alawi sadah families in Hadhramaut , Mufadhal of Sana'a , Al-Shammam of Sa'dah, the Sufyan of Juban, and the Al-Jaylani of Juban. In South Asia, Sayyids are mostly credited for preaching and consolidating the religion of Islam. They are predominantly descendants of leading saints of Sunni faith that migrated from Persia to preach Islam of which

2414-465: The capital , solidifying the dynasty's presence in the region. This dynasty continued its rule until the emergence of the first Ismaili dynasty, known as the House of Ayasho, which took over the region in 1885. By the early 1900s, the Ayasho family extended their influence, bringing vast territories, including whole Ghizer and parts of Nagar and Gilgit , under their direct rule. This transition marked

2485-688: The 15th to 17th centuries during the Safavid era. The Safavids transformed the religious landscape of Iran by imposing Twelver Shiism on the populace. Since most of the population embraced Sunni Islam, and an educated version of Shiism was scarce in Iran at the time, Ismail imported a new group of Shia Ulama who predominantly were Sayyids from traditional Shiite centers of the Arabic-speaking lands, such as Jabal Amel (of southern Lebanon), Syria , Bahrain , and southern Iraq in order to create

2556-530: The 19th century, Yasin Fort was plundered by the Ayesho Family under the rule of Aqa Ismail Ali Shah, who brought the entire fortress to the ground, leaving only one tower standing as a warning to traitors who aligned themselves with the Katoor Dynasty of Chitral . The remaining tower bears an inscription: "Do never forget Gohar Aman and his contributions for you Yasinutz." Today, the fort's remnants serve as

2627-711: The Al Said dynasty, are able to use the title of Sayyid or Sayyida. Male line descendants of Sultan Turki bin Said are also able to use the style of His/Her Highness . The Sayyid title in Oman is some times translated as Prince . In Yemen the Sayyids are more generally known as sadah ; they are also referred to as Hashemites . In terms of religious practice they are Sunni , Shia , and Sufi . Sayyid families in Yemen include

2698-410: The Al-Awadhi Huwala family), Al-Gharawi, Al-Sabzewari, Al-Shubber, Al-Hayali, Al-Kamaludeen, Al-Asadi and many others. Sayyids (in Persian : سید Seyyed ) are found in vast numbers in Iran . The Chief of "National Organization for Civil Registration" of Iran declared that more than 6 millions of Iranians are Sayyid . The majority of Sayyids migrated to Iran from Arab lands predominantly in

2769-435: The Ayasho family stands as a living emblem of pride for the people of Punial, with its members held in high regard and deeply respected by the community. A notable figure representing this legacy is His Royal Excellency Prince Sameer Shah, the Crown Prince of the Ayasho family, affectionately known as "The Prince of Punial." His presence continues to inspire admiration and respect among the residents of Punial, reinforcing

2840-410: The Ayesho Family, and serves as a District Headquarter of Ismaili District Boy Scouts Association Punial. It also served as the first Jamatkhana within the region from 1885 till 1957. The fort's design, featuring defensive towers , suggests that these additions were made to protect against enemy attacks, highlighting the strategic importance of the location. The fort's proximity to the Ayesho Palace and

2911-417: The Holy Mantle) in Istanbul 's Topkapı Palace . In addition to the sayyid title, descendants of Muhammad through the Twelve Imams in Arabic , Persian and Urdu may obtain the following surnames : al-Hashimi الهاشمي al-Hashimi الهاشمي Hassani حسنى Hassani حسنی Noshahi نوشاہی Ba 'Alawi ال باعلوي Also, El-Husseini, Al-Husseini, Husseini, and Hussaini. Those who use

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2982-421: The Naqshbandi order is named, and who was a descendant, in the 11th generation of the 11th Shia imam al-Hasan al-Askari. Although Shiite historians generally reject the claim that Hasan al-Askari fathered children other than Muhammad al-Mahdi, Bab Mawlid Abi Muhammad al-Hasan writes, in the Shiite hadith book Usul al-Kafi : When the caliph got news of Hasan 'Askari's illness, he instructed his agents to keep

3053-533: The Persian Sayyid Moinuddin Chishti has set the cornerstone. Thus Moinuddin Chishti is regarded as Sultan-i-Hindustan in Islamic Theology . The following saints and their descendants are most well known: The earliest migration of Sayyids from Afghanistan to North India took place in 1032 when Gazi Saiyyed Salar Sahu (general and brother-in-law of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni ) and his son Ghazi Saiyyad Salar Masud established their military headquarters at Satrikh (16 km (9.9 mi) from Zaidpur ) in

3124-443: The Qurumbar River, Phakora River, Hayal River, Singul River and Yasin River, Phander river tributary which also joins the main stream at different points. The present Ghizer District consists of two tehsils : The district headquarters is the town of Gahkuch . According to the Alif Ailaan Pakistan District Education Rankings of 2015, Ghizer was ranked 10 out of 148 districts in terms of education. For facilities and infrastructure,

3195-416: The Shia Mahdi) and Sayyid Ali Akbar. According to the earliest reports as from official family tree documents and records , Imam Hasan al-Askari fathered seven children and was survived by six. The names of his biological children were: Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi, Musa, Ja’far, Ibrahim, Fatima, Ayesha, and ‘Ali , sometimes referred to as Akbar, Asghar or Abdullah. Sayyid ‘Ali Akbar bin Imam Hasan al-Askari

3266-575: The abolition of the zamindari system, many Sayyid zamindars (e.g. that of Ghazipur ) had to leave their homes. The ancestor of the Bārha Sayyids , Sayyid Abu'l Farah Al Hussaini Al Wasti, left his original home in Wasit , Iraq, with his twelve sons at the end of the 13th century and migrated to India, where he obtained four villages in Sirhind-Fategarh . By the 16th century Abu'l Farah's descendants had taken over Bārha villages in Muzaffarnagar . The Sayyeds of Abdullapur Meerut are descendants of great saint Jalaluddin Surkh-Posh Bukhari . They had

3337-399: The ancient polo ground further underscores its historical significance, providing valuable insights into the region's social, cultural, and military history. As a testament to the region's rich cultural legacy, the Gahkuch Bala Fort remains an important landmark, warranting preservation and further study. Sherqilla Fort , also known as the Lion's Fort, was a historic fortress located near

3408-414: The beginning of the 8th century . The Bahrainis supported, Imam Ali in his wars in the Camel , Siffin and Nahrawan , and several Bahraini men emerged from the leaders of the Commander of the Faithful including the companion Zayd ibn Suhan al-Abdi who was killed in the Battle of the Camel when he was fighting alongside the Commander of Imam Ali . And the companion Sa'sa'a bin Sohan Al Abdi who

3479-498: The conquest of Sherqilla , Aqa Akbar Ali Shah of the Ayesho Family captured the fort and subsequently formed the Punial Levis , a personal bodyguard force that later evolved into the Gilgit Baltistan Scouts . Thereafter, the fortress served as the official residence of the Crown Prince of Punial State , a guest house for foreign officers and visitors, and the rear headquarters of Punial Levis , Gilgit Baltistan Scouts , and Northern Light Infantry . Additionally, reports suggest it

3550-499: The declining years of the Katoor Dynasty . The Syeds , comprising the father and uncle of Pir Karam Ali Shah , have been steadfast supporters of the Ayasho family in Punial since the 1800s. Their loyalty played a significant role during the uprising, which, while suppressed at the time, ultimately led to the Ayasho family gaining direct control over extensive territories, including Ghizer , Ishkoman , Yasin , Gupis , and Kuh (Phander). This shift in power eventually transformed into

3621-416: The desire to revoke certain privileges that had been granted in the first Dastoor ul Amal, resulting in amendments that redefined the political landscape and abolished various social categories, including Darkkhan , Raihat , and Gushpur , among others. The third and final uprising occurred in 1951 and was led by the Syeds , marking yet another chapter in the turbulent history of governance in Punial during

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3692-521: The district was ranked 17 out of 148. The biggest contribution in the region in education is "Agha Khan Education Service Pakistan"(AKESP). Sayyid Others In terms of Ihsan : Sayyid ( UK : / s aɪ ɪ d , ˈ s eɪ j ɪ d / , US : / ˈ s ɑː j ɪ d / ; Arabic : سيد [ˈsæjjɪd] ; Persian: [sejˈjed] ; meaning 'sir', 'Lord', 'Master'; Arabic plural: سادة sādah ; feminine: سيدة sayyidah ; Persian: [sejˈjede] )

3763-447: The east. They are predominantly Sunni Muslims , although there are some, including in Bamiyan Province, who belong to Shia Islam. These individuals are often referred to as Sadat (from [سادات] Error: {{Langx}}: invalid parameter: |trans= ( help ) , the plural of Sayyid ), a term traditionally used to denote the descendants of Hasan and Hussein , the first Shia martyrs and sons of Ali, who are grandsons of Muhammad, particularly in

3834-447: The family conquered and settled in Bilgram. A notable Sufi that belonged to a Sayyid family was Syed Salar Masud, from whom many of the Sayyid families of Awadh claim their lineage. Sayyids of Salon ( Raebareli ), Jarwal (Bahraich), Kintoor ( Barabanki ), and Zaidpur (Barabanki) were well-known Taluqadars (feudal lords) of Awadh province. Sadaat also found in Kannauj trace their lineage from Husayn through Ali al-Hadi ,

3905-461: The family's significant role in the region's history and cultural identity. Gahkuch is the main town, and the district headquarters. Sher Qilla is another large village in the Punial valley. The distance is 40 km and time required to reach there is about 45 min to 1 hour. The Gahkuch Bala Fort , situated atop the rooftop village of Gahkuch Bala in Gilgit-Baltistan , is a historic fortress dating back approximately 400 years. Notably, it

3976-423: The fourth day. Subsequently, the fort was plundered and destroyed on HRH Colonel Aqa Akbar Ali Shah's orders. Today, only remnants of the fort exist. Visitors to the area can still view the remains. Gupis Fort , situated in the picturesque Gupis Valley of Gilgit-Baltistan , Pakistan, is a 17th-century historic fortress built by Raja Bahadur Khan during the reign of the Punial State . In 1888, following

4047-538: The government, which they had shunned in the past (following the Hidden imam doctrine). Common Sayyid family surnames in Iran are Husseini , Mousavi , Kazemi , Razavi, Eshtehardian, Tabatabaei , Hashemi , Hassani , Jafari , Emami, Ahmadi, Zaidi , Imamzadeh , Sherazi, Kermani (kirmani), Shahidi , and Mahdavi . In Bahrain Sayyids are used to refer to great-grandchildren of Muhammed. Sayyids are found every where and in vast populations although number contradict. Sayyids started living in Bahrain since

4118-407: The local laws of the variously divided Arab countries. In the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan , the Sayyid have been recognized as an ethnic group. On March 15, 2019, President Ashraf Ghani decreed the inclusion of the "Sadat tribe" in the electronically registered national identity documents (Tazkira). The majority of Sayyids live in Balkh and Kunduz in the north, as well as in Nangarhar in

4189-551: The northern Hejaz region and British India. The Sayyid families in Iraq are so numerous that there are books written especially to list the families and connect their trees. Some of these families are: the Alyassiri, Al Aqeeqi, Al-Nasrullah, Al-Wahab, Al-Hashimi , Al-Barznji, Al- Quraishi , Al-Marashi , Al-Witry, Al-Obaidi , Al-Samarai, Al-Zaidi , Al-A'araji, Al-Baka, Al- Hasani , Al- Hussaini , Al- Shahristani , Al-Qazwini Al- Qadri , Tabatabaei , Al- Alawi, Al-Ghawalib (Al-Ghalibi), Al-Musawi , Al-Awadi (not to be confused with

4260-410: The reign of Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi around 1517. His Shia descendants are now known as Sayyids of Ghazipur. Sayyids of Syed nagli, or Said Nagli, or the Baquari Syeds had migrated from Termez (Present day Uzbekistan) during the Sultanate era. Sikandar Lodi was the ruler of Delhi when Mir Syed Mohammad al Hussain al Hussaini al Termezi Haji al Haramain came to India and settled at Syed Nagli . He

4331-471: The riverbank of Sherqilla Village, Punial, Gilgit-Baltistan , Pakistan. Sherqilla Fort was approximately 380 years old and held strategic importance due to its location. Despite numerous attempts, various rulers failed to conquer the village, including Ali Sher Khan Ancha . In 1888, HRH Colonel Aqa Akbar Ali Shah of the Ayesho Family of Punial successfully laid siege to the village, forcing local ruler Raja Isa Bahadur of Katoor Dynasty to surrender on

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4402-587: The term Sayyid for all descendants of Ali ibn Abi Talib regard Allawis or Alavis as Sayyids. However, Allawis are not descendants of Muhammad, as they are descended from the children of Ali and the women he married after the death of Fatima, such as Umm ul-Banin (Fatima bint Hizam). Those who limit the term Sayyid to descendants of Muhammad through Fatima, Alawites are the same how Sayyids . Some Sayyids are Najeeb Al Tarfayn , meaning "Noble on both sides", which indicates that both of their parents are Sayyid. The existence of any descendant of Hasan al Askari

4473-435: The three uprisings that erupted against what many considered the oppressive governance imposed by the local populace of Punial. The first of these uprisings took place in 1895 and ultimately led to the establishment of the First Constitution , known as Dastoor ul Amal, in 1898. This constitutional framework was a strategic move by the ruling Raj to quell the unrest and achieve peace with the House of Ayasho. However, it came at

4544-401: The title Sayyid is unclear. In fact the title Sayyid as a unified reference for descendants of Muhammad did not exist, according to Morimoto Kazuo, until the Mongol conquests . This can be substantiated by historic records about Abdul Qadir Gilani and Bahauddin Naqshband , who did not refer to themselves with any title, despite their lineages to Muhammad . Sometimes the ruling community of

4615-421: The tomb of the great companion Sa'sa'a bin Sohan Al Abdi who is buried in Bahrain . In Oman , Sayyid is used solely as a royal title and not as a means of indicating descent from Muhammad . It is used by members of the ruling Al Said family who are not descended from Muhammad but instead from the Azd , a Qahtanite tribe. All male line descendants of Sultan Ahmad bin Said , the first ruler of Oman from

4686-493: The two brothers Sayyid ul Sadaat Sayyid Mir Jan and Sayyid ul Sadaat Mir Sayyid Mahmud Agha , maternal descendants of Hasan al Askari; qadi Qozi Sayyid Bahodirxon ; and Sufi saints Tajuddin Muhammad Badruddin and Pir Baba . In her book Pain and Grace: A Study of Two Mystical Writers of Eighteenth-Century Muslim India , Dr. Annemarie Schimmel writes: Khwaja Mir Dard 's family, like many nobles, from Bukhara; led their pedigree back to Baha'uddin Naqshband, after whom

4757-576: Was Saint Ishan (Eshon) Imlo of Bukhara. Ishan Imlo is called "saint of the last time" in Bukhara, as it is believed that after him there were no more saints – Asian Muslims generally revere him as the last of the saints. According to the source, Ishan Imlo died in 1162   AH (1748–1749); his mausoleum (mazar) is in a cemetery in Bukhara. Notable descendants of Sayyid Ali Akbar are Sufi saints like Bahauddin Naqshband , descendant after eleven generations; Khwaja Khawand Mahmud known as Hazrat Ishaan, descendant after eighteen generations;

4828-457: Was a Baquari Syed who drew his lineage from Muhammad al Baqir . Perhaps the most important figure in the history of the Sayyid in Uttar Pradesh was Sayyid Basrullah Shustari, who moved from Mashad in Iran in 1549 and joined the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar . Akbar appointed Shustari as his chief justice, who used his position to strengthen the status of the various Sayyid families. They were preferred in administrative posts and formed

4899-443: Was born here later migrated to Pakistan after partition, his famous books are Ghalib kaun hai, Asaas-i-Urdu, Ghalib-i-sad rang, Seerat-un-Nabi, Hindi-Urdu lughat, Mutal'a-i-Abdul Haq, Lisani maqalaat. The Sayyids of Bilgram are Hussaini Sayyids, who first migrated from Wasit, Iraq, in the 13th century. Their ancestor, Syed Mohammad Sughra, a Zaidi Sayyid of Iraq, arrived in India during the rule of Sultan Iltutmish . In 1217–18

4970-403: Was the ambassador of the Commander of the Faithful to Mu`awiyah , and he and Mu`awiyah have many stories that historians have transmitted to us. Historians have called them this title because they agreed on a Thursday that they would die for the sake of the Commander of the Faithful. The tomb of Zayd ibn Suhan is still visited in Bahrain and is called by Bahrainis as Prince Zaid, as well as

5041-448: Was utilized for training purposes, with its ground-level construction indicating potential use as a storage facility. The fort's architecture reveals heavy fortification , featuring armoured towers and walls , allowing for easy counterfire from all four sides, making invasion extremely challenging. Today, Gupis Fort attracts tourists due to its scenic location amidst the Himalayas, rich cultural heritage, and historical significance, and

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