SHÁH MADÁR

His title was Badíi'u'ddín. High and low throughout Hindustan have great devotion to him and attest his great sanctity. They say that he was the disciple of Shaykh Muḥammad Ṭayfúrí Bisṭamí. He never wore garments of rich texture and he held aloof from men. Every Monday his doors used to be open and a crowd of suppliants collected. As the people respectfully kept back, it was his custom to recite some story in which those who sought advice received their answer; and whoever heard the response which befitted his case, he rose blessing him. Strange tales are told of him. The Madárí order take their origin from him. His resting-place is in Makanpúr.

On the anniversary of his decease every year, crowds of people from distant parts flock thither, carrying banners of all colours, and recite his praises. Káẓí Shihábu'ddin in the reign of Sulṭán Ibráhím Sharḳi* had a quarrel with him of which he found reason to repent.