Syed Gaji Shah Explained

Syed Gaji Shah (Urdu: {{nq|سید گاجی شاہ; Sindhi: سيد گاجي شاھ) was a Muslim saint.^[1] His mausoleum is at a distance of about 65 kilometers from Dadu, Sindh, Pakistan. He is locally famous as the king of the jinns. Thousands of people visit his shrine, especially during his yearly fair held at his shrine.

Historically it is believed that Gaji Shah was saintly general of Kalhora dynasty and he was appointed here by Mian Nasir Muhammad Kalhoro to defend and face the attacks at leading passes to Sindh in the Kirthar Mountains area.^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

The most ancient archaeological site of Ghazi Shah Mound explored by N. G. Majumdar was named after Syed Gaji Shah, which is closest to his shrine.^{[6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Book: A gazetteer of the province of Sindh. 1874. G. Bell and Sons. en.
2. Web site: 'Dance with jinn' at Gaji Shah shrine. Khushik. Qurban Ali. 2008-12-30. DAWN.COM. en. 2019-12-19.
3. Web site: Murshid ji billi: Sindh is now home to 'shrine' of Pir Gaji Shah's cat. 2018-02-15. Rava. en-US. 2019-12-19.
4. Web site: Pir Gaji Shah's cat gets a shrine in Sindh Pakistan Today. www.pakistantoday.com.pk. 2019-12-19.
5. Web site: Thousands visit Faqeers of Gaji Shah for exorcism of 'possessed relatives'. 2018-02-14. Daily Times. en-US. 2019-12-19.
6. Web site: Gaji Shah Mound, Dadu. heritage.eftsindh.com. 2019-12-19.
7. Book: Saḥrāʼī, Tāju. Lake Manchar: The Most Ancient Seat of Sindhu Cultures. 2012. Culture Department, Government of Sindh. en.