Lal Shahbaz Qalandar

Syed Shah Hussain, (1177 - 19 February 1274) popularly known as Lal Shahbaz Qalandar (Sindhi: لال شهباز قلندر), was a Sufi saint and poet who is revered in South Asia.

Lal Shahbaz Qalandar
TitleQalandar, Jhuelal
Personal
Born
Syed Shah Hussain

1177
Died19 February 1274(1274-02-19) (aged 96–97)
Sehwan (present-day Sindh, Pakistan)
ReligionShia Islam
ParentSayyid Ibrahim Kabiruddin al-Jawabi (father)
Other namesLal Shahbaz Qalandar
Senior posting
Based inSehwan
Period in office12th/13th century

Born in Marwand, Sistan, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar eventually settled in Sindh and is revered by the local Sindhi population.

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