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Sayyad Baba Ki Mazar (also spelled Syed Baba Ki Mazar) is a local Islamic shrine and mazar (tomb/shrine) located in Baglakhula village, Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a modest place of worship and reverence for the local Muslim community, functioning primarily as a local mosque and pilgrimage site dedicated to a revered saint known as Sayyad Baba. Such mazars are common in rural Uttar Pradesh, reflecting the region's rich Sufi and Islamic heritage influenced by Mughal-era settlements.
Sayyad Baba Ki Mazar is a cherished local historical and religious site situated in the village of Baglakhula (also referred to as Bagla Khula or similar variants in local references), within the Farrukhabad district of Uttar Pradesh, India. Farrukhabad itself was founded in 1714 by Nawab Muhammad Khan Bangash during the Mughal period, and the region has a long history of Islamic cultural and spiritual influences, with numerous shrines, mosques, and dargahs dotting the landscape as centers of devotion and community gathering. This mazar is dedicated to Sayyad Baba, a Sufi saint or holy figure (Sayyad denoting descent from the Prophet Muhammad's family), whose tomb attracts local devotees for prayers, ziyarat (pilgrimage), and seeking blessings. It functions as a combined shrine and local mosque, where people offer namaz (prayers), participate in urs (annual commemorations if observed), and maintain traditions of charity and spiritual reflection. While not as prominent as major dargahs like those of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer or others in Uttar Pradesh, it holds deep significance for the residents of Baglakhula and surrounding areas, embodying the syncretic Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb (composite culture) of the region. The site is a simple yet peaceful structure typical of rural Islamic shrines in Uttar Pradesh, often featuring a tomb under a small dome or canopy, an adjacent prayer area (mosque), and space for devotees. It represents the enduring legacy of Sufism in the Doab region between the Ganges and other rivers, where saints played roles in spiritual guidance and social harmony.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 9JP5+W69, Lakhula Chandpur Road, Baglakhula, near Primary School, Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh 209601
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Farrukhabad
Pincode: 209601
Longitude: 79.58°E
Latitude: 27.38°N