Friday, May 04, 2007

Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh


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Situated on the banks of Tapti River, Burhanpur is a small town in the state of Madhya Pradesh. This place is famous for its muslins, flowered silks and brocades. A large number of Boras, a class of muslim merchants, live here.

Naseeruddin Farooqi built the city in 1407 AD, in honor of his religious leader, Hazrat Shah Burhanuddin Gharib Khuladabadi. Farooqi dynasty ruled this city for over 200 years.

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