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Dargah of Syed Shahnur Dewan




Dargah of Syed Shahnur Dewan, also known as Bhella-Dargah, is situated at Khandakarpara in Barpeta District. This dargah is dedicated to a famous Sufi saint, Syed Shahnur Dewan Fakir. He was the disciple of Azan Fakir.

It is believed that the Sufi saint had divine healing power and cured the maternity problem of Queen Fuleswari, the wife of Ahom King Shiva Singha. The king had issued land grants to this 16th century dargah.



Updated on 1st June, 2015
District: Barpeta

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