Spiritual instructor of Dara Shikoh: Hazrat Mian Mir

LAHORE: Devotees throng the shrine of Hazrat Mian Mir on Thursday, in connection with his urs celebrations. Baba Sain Mir Mohammed Sahib (1550 to 1635), popularly known as Mian Mir, was a famous Sufi saint who resided in Lahore, specifically in the town of Begampura. He belonged to the Qadiri order of Sufism. He is famous for being a spiritual instructor of Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. He is identified as the founder of the Mian Khail branch of the Qadiri order. daily times