Religion:Syedi Fakhruddin

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Mazar (mausoleum) of Moulai Fakhruddin, Galiyakot, India, era 1050-1100 AD

Babjee Maula Syedi Fakhruddin Shaheed is the 11th century holy Ismaili, Fatimid, mustaali saint who was first Ismaili martyr, martyred during missionary work among Bhils local tribal in Rajasthan and buried in Galiakot, India. The mausoleum is the most venerated place amongst his followers.[1][2]

52nd Dai Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin visited Galiyakot Several times the last was being in December 2011, where he stayed for 2-3 weeks. From 2012 to 2018 his son & successor 53rd Dai incumbent Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin visited Galiyakot every year on the occasion of Urs Mubarak (death anniversary). Dawoodi Bohra Dais trace their ancestry from him.

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  1. [1], [2], 2007 - History; The Isma'ilis: Their History and Doctrines, By Farhad Daftary, p.277 'tomb of fakhr..din first ismaili martyr.. located at ghaliakot.. most venerated bohra shrine.', p.299
  2. Mullahs on the Mainframe: Islam and Modernity Among the Daudi Bohras, by: Jonah Blank – 2001, p.139