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Mian Bashir Ahmed Larvi
میان بشیر احمد لروی
BornNovember 1923 (1923-11)
Pehalnar Wangat Ganderbal Jammu and Kashmir, British Raj
Died14 August 2021(2021-08-14) (aged 97)
Babanagri Wangat Kangan, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Resting placeShrine of Babaji Sahib, Kangam, Ganderbal district
Occupation(s)Sufi saint, Poet, politicians & tribal leader
Years activeMid-20th century – 21th century
FatherMian Nizam-u-Din Larvi
Writing career
Pen nameMīān Bashir
Language
Genre

Mian Bashir Ahmed Larvi (Urdu: میان بشیر احمد لروی, c. 1923 – 14 August 2021) commonly known as Mian Bashir, was a Sufi saint, author, politician, and tribal leader from Indian-adminsntrated Kashmir. He was a writer and poet in Gujari, Punjabi and Urdu languages.[1] He was also a Caliph of Islamic Sufi order (Naqshbandi, Majadadi, Larvi).[2][3]

He was widely respected for his spiritual guidance and his efforts to promote the welfare of the Gujjar and Bakarwal communities in Jammu and Kashmir.[4][5]

Early life and family

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He was born in November 1923 in Pehalnar Wangath, Kangan village in Ganderbal district to a Mian Nizam-u-Din Larvi in a family of Muslim Gujjars.[6][7][8]

His native name was "Baba Ji", his father Mian Nizam Din Larvi and his grandfather Baba Jee Sahib Larvi were also religious personalities in Kashmir. They are buried in Wanghat, Kashmir.[9]

Mian Bashir has two sons Mian Sarfraz Ahmed and Mian Altaf Ahmed Larvi. Mian Altaf Ahmed has served as Minister of Forestry, Ecology and Environment in Jammu and Kashmir. He had been a Cabinet minister in Jammu and Kashmir. Mian Nizam Ud Din Larvi, Mian Bashir Ahmed larvi and Mian Altaf Ahmed never lost any election since they stepped into politics. Mian Bashir declared his son Mian Altaf Ahmed as Wali E Ahed (Crown Caliph) successor on annual occasion of 8 June 2018, making him heir-designate to the throne.[9]

Religious views

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He was a Muslim. He proselytizes the doctrines of Naqshbandi and (Majadadi) in order to advocate Sufism to his followers through Bayyet.[citation needed] His most renowned follower is Sheikh Al-Mashaikh Faisal ur rehman Usmani Qadri Suhrawardi, Chishti Qalandari Abul Alai Naqshbandi Mujaddidi Madari Shatari Ferdowsi Nizami Sabri Jahangiri Shazli.[citation needed]

Political career

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While on a pilgrimage to his ancestral (Sufi) saint's mausoleum in Hazara, Pakistan during the period of General Zia-ul-Haq, he was followed by a large group of people, Pakistani officials. In the wake of his influence in world, high security protocol was given and the Pakistani army was deployed. He was not allowed to go to his mausoleum due to security concerns and this was his reason for quitting politics.

He had been elected four times to the State Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir. He was closely associated with Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, Mir Qasim and Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad, he was a minister in their cabinets. He had been closely associated with various top leaders in India including Mrs. Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad.[10]

Mian Bashir Ahmed represented Kashmir issue in the United Nations to argue for peace. He had headed many delegations to international forums.[5]

Indo-Pakistan Wars

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During the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pakistan Wars he worked for peace and prosperity of the State and helped rehabilitate people in the tribal and border belts of Jammu and Kashmir. During the course of the ongoing insurgency since 1989 he worked to eradicate misconceptions between various communities.

Awards

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He was awarded the Padma Bhushan (the third highest civilian award), by the government of India on 26 January 2008 for his contribution to the society.[11][12]

Death

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He died on 14th August, 2021 (Babanagri Wangat) at the age of 95.[13]

Poetic works

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Mian Bashir Larvi is best known for:

  • Israr-e-Kabari[10]
  • Ashar-e-Nizami[10]
  • Siharfian[10]
  • Neer Sumandar Maaraf-ul-Tabarqat[10]
  • Babaji Diyan Siharfian[1]
  • Neer Sumandar (six volumes)[1]
  • Mata-e-Faqar-O-Danish[1]
  • Maraaf-ul-Tabarqat[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e CENTRAL, KASHMIR (11 September 2021). "Mian Bashir Ahmad Larvi : The Spiritual Leader, The Guiding Light!". Kashmir Central. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  2. ^ "J&K People Celebrate Mian Bashir's Padam Bhushan Award", indianmuslims.info, 27 January 2008, archived from the original on 19 February 2012, retrieved 27 January 2010
  3. ^ "People in J&K celebrate award for religious leader", The Hindu, 28 January 2008, retrieved 28 January 2010[dead link]
  4. ^ CENTRAL, KASHMIR (11 September 2021). "Mian Bashir Ahmad Larvi : The Spiritual Leader, The Guiding Light!". Kashmir Central. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  5. ^ a b Kaul, Prof Upendra (15 August 2021). "Mian Bashir Ahmed Laravi: Epitome of a sufi tradition". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  6. ^ "Gujjar Leader Mian Bashir Passes Away". Kashmir Observer. 14 August 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  7. ^ KNS (14 August 2021). "Padma Bhushan awardee, Veteran Gujjar leader Mian Bashir Ahmed passes away". KNS. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  8. ^ Raina, Irfan (14 August 2021). "Noted religious leader Mian Bashir Ahmed Larvi passes away". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  9. ^ a b Life, Kashmir (5 December 2023). "What Role Darbar Lar Plays in the Lives of Gujjar-Bakarwal Tribes?". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  10. ^ a b c d e "Miyan Bashir-only Gujjar leader to represent India in UNO". Statetimes. 14 August 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  11. ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
  12. ^ PTI (14 August 2021). "Gujjar leader, Padma Bhushan awardee Mian Bashir Ahmed dies at age 98". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  13. ^ "Mian Bashir Ahmad Larvi remembered on 2nd death anniversary". Greaterkashmir. Retrieved 2 July 2025.