KHANQAH-E-MOULA
Also Known As: Shah-E-Hamdan
Originally Built by: Sultan Sikandar
Reconstructed By: Sultan Hassan Shah In 1493 & In 1731 By Abul Barkat Khan
The shrine of Shah-e-Hamdan or Khanqah-e Moulla is one of
the oldest Muslim shrines in Kashmir situated on the banks of river Jehlum
in the old city. The shrine was originally constructed by Sultan Sikander
(1389-1413 AD) in the memory of Muslim preacher Mir Syed Ali Hamdani who
had visited Kashmir and stayed there for meditation and preaching.
Construction & Reconstruction Of The Shrine
In 1480 the shrine was gutted in a devastating fire and the then ruler
Sultan Hassan Shah reconstructed the shrine on old edifice at a larger
area. The shrine was later demolished and reconstructed in two-storyed
form in 1493 AD. In 1731 AD the shrine again was destroyed in fire and was
reconstructed by Abul Barkat Khan.
The shrine is revered by people who throng it observe the death
anniversary of Mir Syed Ali Hamdani falling on 6th of 'Zilhaj' the last
month of Muslim calendar.
HOW TO REACH THERE
Srinagar
can be reached via air and road from Jammu through National highway NH1A.
Taxis and Auto rickshaws can be hired almost from anywhere in the Srinagar
city and adjoining areas.
Road: Regular transport in form of matadors is available from city
centre i.e. Amira Kadal in the Srinagar City.
