Tajuddin Quraishi

Born in what is now Yemen, Quraishi was the son of a prominent Sufi, Kiamuddin, and 10th in descent from the caliph Abu Bakr. Quraishi became a companion of the Sufi warrior-saint Shah Jalal in the latter's campaign in Sylhet, battling against the ruler of Taraf, Achak Narayana, in 1303.^[1][2]

Following the conquest of Sylhet, Quraishi was appointed qazi and later dewan, ultimately being entrusted with the administration of Dinarpur in the region of Laur,^[1] in present-day Habiganj district.^[3] He preached Islam throughout this area, establishing a khanaqah, building mosques and excavating reservoirs. Subsequently, he became known as an alim and Sufi of the Suhrawardi order, as well as being attributed with supernatural powers.^[1][2]

Quraishi died in Chouki, where his mazar now stands.^[1]