Malik Ibrahim Bayu

Syed Ibrahim Malik Baya was a Sufi saint of Suhrawardiyya order and a warrior who arrived in South Bihar, India, in the 14th century and defeated the tribal Kol chiefdoms, who had been oppressing the local Muslims. He was a contemporary of Sharfuddin Yahya Maneri and Muzaffar Shams Balkhi.^[1]

Syed Ibrahim Malik Baya
Mausoleum of Malik Ibrahim Bayu in Bihar Sharif
Born	Ghazni, Afghanistan
Died	20 January 1353 CE (13th Dul Hajj 753 AH) Rohtasgarh, Rohtas District, Bihar
Clan	Malik
Occupation	Military general, Governor,Sufi Saint

Syed Ibrahim Mallick Baya, a 14th-century Sufi saint, was a seventh-generation descendant of Syed Abdul Qadir Gilani, who traced his lineage to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through Imam Hasan ibn Ali (paternally) and Imam Husayn ibn Ali (maternally), via Fatima and Ali ibn Abi Talib. ^[2][3] This lineage is recognized in regional histories and genealogical records of the Mallick Baya community in Bihar. ^[4]

He defeated Raja Birthal in a war.^[5] Malik Ibrahim Baya's tomb is protected under Archaeological Survey of India and is a tourism spot in Bihar Sharif Nalanda.^[6]

History

Malik Baya belonged to Suhrawardiyya order. He came to India during the reign of the sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq and became commander-in-chief in 1324.

When Malik Baya told Muhammad bin Tughlaq of his first victory over Bihar, the sultan replied: malik biya benasheen (lit. O chief come and sit down).^[7]

The sultan sent his general, Syed Ibrahim Malik, to punish Raja Bithal. After a fierce battle, the Raja was killed and his army was defeated. After this conquest of Bihar the sultan have Malik Baya the title of "Madarul Mulk" means Malik or Saif-o-Daulat (Administrator or King of Sword and Wealth).^[8]

Malik Baya was also Governor of Bihar and general from 1351 to 1353, during the reign of Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq.^{[citation needed]}

Death

Malik Baya died on Sunday, 13th Dul Hajj 753 AH (20 January 1353 AD). He was buried on Peer Pahadi, Bihar Sharif.^[1][9][10]