Ibrahim Malik Baya | |
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![]() Mausoleum of Malik Ibrahim Bayu in Bihar Sharif | |
Born | Ghazni, Afghanistan |
Died | 20 January 1353 CE (13th Dul Hajj 753 AH) Rohtasgarh, Rohtas District, Bihar |
Clan | Malik |
Occupation | Military general, Governor, Sufi Saint |
Ibrahim Malik Baya also known as MalikIbrahimBayu was a Sufi saint of Suhrawardiyya order and a warrior who arrived in South Bihar, India, in the 14th century and defeated the tribal Kol chiefdoms, who had been oppressing the local Muslims. He was a contemporary of Sharfuddin Yahya Maneri and Muzaffar Shams Balkhi. [1]
He defeated Raja Birthal in a war. [2] Malik Ibrahim Baya's tomb is protected under Archaeological Survey of India and is a tourism spot in Bihar Sharif Nalanda. [3]
Malik Baya belonged to Suhrawardiyya order. He came to India during the reign of the sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq and became commander-in-chief in 1324.[ citation needed ]
When Malik Baya told Muhammad bin Tughlaq of his first victory over Bihar, the sultan replied: malik biya benasheen (lit. O chief come and sit down). [4]
The sultan sent his general, Syed Ibrahim Malik, to punish Raja Bithal. After a fierce battle, the Raja was killed and his army was defeated. After this conquest of Bihar the sultan have Malik Baya the title of "Madarul Mulk" means Malik or Saif-o-Daulat (Administrator or King of Sword and Wealth). [5]
Malik Baya was also Governor of Bihar and general from 1351 to 1353, during the reign of Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq.[ citation needed ]
Malik Baya died on Sunday, 13th Dul Hajj 753 AH (20 January 1353 AD). He was buried on Peer Pahadi, Bihar Sharif. [1] [6] [7]