Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest railway station to Mehtab Shah Wali Dargah, Old Town Dewas, is Dewas Junction Railway Station (DWX), located about 2–3 km away, providing good connectivity to major cities. The nearest bus stand is the Dewas Bus Stand, around 2 km from the dargah, offering regular services within Madhya Pradesh and nearby regions. For air travel, the closest airport is Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport, Indore, situated approximately 40 km away, which connects Dewas to major Indian cities.
The Mehtab Shah Wali Dargah, located in Old Town Dewas near Nahar Darwaja, Dewas, Madhya Pradesh (455001), is a revered spiritual site dedicated to the Sufi saint Hazrat Mehtab Shah Wali. Believed to have settled in Dewas during the medieval period, the saint devoted his life to spreading the message of peace, harmony, and spirituality through Sufism. Over time, his presence attracted a large following, and after his passing, a dargah (mausoleum) was established at the site to honor his memory. The shrine became a center of faith for both Hindus and Muslims, symbolizing communal unity in the region. The architecture of the dargah reflects simplicity and devotion, with its serene surroundings making it a place for prayer, meditation, and reflection. Today, it continues to be an important religious and cultural landmark of Dewas, where devotees gather during urs (death anniversary) and other occasions to seek blessings and pay respect to the saint.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Old Town Dewas Senior ,Nahar Darwaja, Dewas, Madhya Pradesh 455001
Country: India
State: Madhya Pradesh
District: Dewas
Pincode: 455001
Longitude: 76.0560° E
Latitude: 22.9625° N