Site Name: Panipat
Date: 1800-1850 CE
Subject: Room on southeast corner, interior
CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY
Bu-Ali Shah Qualandar's Dargah Complex comprises many structures like with several other structures including Bu Ali Shah Qalander ki Dargah Mubaraq Shah, Muqqarab Khan, Hali and Farukhidin Masjid, and space for pilgrims. Shaikh Sharaffuddin Abu Ali Qalandar was son of Salar Fakhruddin born in 1202. He lived in Karnal but spent most of his life in Panipat, where his father had migrated from Iran. At his death, sons of Alauddin Khilji, Khizr Khan and Shadi Khan erected his tomb. The Structure of Bu Ali Shah Qalander ki Dargah surrounding the grave is quite large and is accessible though an arcaded verandah from the south. Hali’s tomb is located within the courtyard on the south side. Hali was a famous poet and his original name was Khwaja Altaf Husaain. Muqqarab Khan was Jahangir’s noble and his tomb is located to the west of Bu Ali’s tomb. His father and grandfather were renowned surgeons. A screened verandah with flat ceiling is located on the south of his chamber that houses six graves, mainly of Muqarrab Khan’s family. Chamber is covered with bangaldar roof.