Indo Islamic Heritage
Dargah Hazrat Nara Shah (R.A.), also known locally as a revered Sufi shrine in Peeranpur (or Piranpur/Peeran Pur area), Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, is a historical Islamic site dedicated to Hazrat Nara Shah (Radi Allahu Anhu), a saintly figure (Allah Wali or Sufi saint) whose dargah attracts devotees for ziyarat (pilgrimage), prayers, and spiritual blessings.
Dargah Hazrat Nara Shah (R.A.) in Peeranpur, Fatehpur. This dargah is built over the grave of Hazrat Nara Shah, a pious Sufi saint (referred to as Radi Allahu Anhu), believed to have been a wali (friend of Allah) whose life and teachings emphasized devotion, humility, and service to humanity. Like many Sufi dargahs across India, it functions as a center for spiritual solace, where people from diverse backgrounds visit to offer prayers (dua), participate in qawwali sessions, and seek intercession for their needs. The shrine maintains a serene atmosphere typical of Sufi sites, with devotees gathering for daily rituals and especially during the annual Urs (death anniversary commemoration), fostering community harmony and charitable activities such as langar (free community meals). While not as widely documented as major historical complexes like Fatehpur Sikri's Jama Masjid or Salim Chishti's tomb (a UNESCO site nearby in the same district), Dargah Hazrat Nara Shah represents the grassroots level of Sufi Islam in Uttar Pradesh, contributing to the region's multicultural religious fabric.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: WRFG+54Q, Qaziyana Road, Peeranpur, Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh 212601
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Fatehpur
Pincode: 212601
Longitude: 80.818°E
Latitude: 25.921°N