Thursday, 11 October 2012

Peer Turkman Dargah, Narnaul

Peer Turkman Dargah

Dargah of Peer Turkman is perhaps the oldest Islamic era monument of the region. It is believed that it was built during the late 13th Century. According to the local history books this Dargah was built in remembrance of Peer Turkman who died here during a battle with the local king.


Dargah from inside

Present Dargah was built around two centuries after the death of the Peer.It is believed that emperor Akbar too had visited this Dargah during his journeys through this area. 

Main complex of Dargah

Tomb of Ibrahim Shah Suri ( Grandfather of first Suri Dynasty ruler Sher Shah Suri ) is situated in the vicinity of dargah.
Tomb of  Ibrahim Shah Suri is situated next to the dargah

About Narnaul :- Narnaul is district headquarter of Mohindergarh District of State Haryana. it is situated at 50 Km from Rewari and 150 Km from Delhi and Jaipur.

About the Monument :- Dargah of Peer Turkman is situated in Mohalla Peer-aga. It is very near to Old Subji   Mandi (Azad Chowk). 

Co-ordinates of the Monument :- 28°02’26.77” N  76°06’07.90” E

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