Khwāja Moinuddīn Chishtī
12th–13th century · Ajmer, Rajasthan · Sufism (Chishtī order)
Khwāja Moinuddīn Chishtī, born in Sistan in Persia, brought the Chishtī Sufi order to India and settled at Ajmer. He taught love of God, simplicity and service to all humanity, and is lovingly called Gharīb Nawāz, “the benefactor of the poor”. His dargāh at Ajmer Sharīf is visited by people of every faith, especially during the annual ʿUrs.
Ajmer Sharīf · Gharīb Nawāz · Chishtī order