IBN BATUTAH’S VISIT TO SHEIKH JALALUDDIN TABRIZI

Abstract

In the middle of the 13^th century A,D the Sultan OF Tabriz named Shaikh Jalaludin Tabrizi, a sufi saint travelled all over the world to spread Islam. There is evidence of his coming to Kamrupa and visiting places like Hajo, Garigaon and spent about 20 years by staying here. The Mazar situated in Guwahati Of Assam is said to be built in his name.

It is believed that during an epidemic in 642 Hijri or 1222 AD in Arab, Jalaludin came to India. He came with four of his devotees and spent many years in different region of India and also visited various places like Hajo, Garigaon of Assam.¹  Shaikh Jalaluddin Tabrizi, is a historical confirmed Sufi Saint of Medieval Assam, who is a different individual than Shah Jalal of Sylhet.