Nasiruddin Sailani Badesha

Who is Nasiruddin Sailani Badesha?

Syedana Nasiruddin Sailani Badesha was a sufi saint of the Chishti Order. He arrived in India in 857 a.h. by the blessings and order of Khaja Garibnawaz. He settled in Koppal and began teaching there. He was respected by many people, including kings.

He was martyred in 911 a.h. while prostrating during namaz e asar in his hujra. He was buried where he was martyred. His son, Syed Zinda Hussain al Hussaini, succeeded him.

To this day, 500 years after his death, his spiritual and genealogical descendants carry out his work. His 21st and present Sajjada Nashin is Syed Shah Hussamuddin Hussaini Niazi. Many people of all castes and creeds still visit his qannqahs in Koppal, Hospet, Bijapur, and Tenahalli.