Madarsa Khanqah Kabiria




Madarsa Khanqah Kabiria

Madarsa Khanqah Kabiria also spelled as Madarsah Khanquah Kabiriyah is a BSMEB affiliated madarsa, located in Sasaram, Bihar, India. It was established in 1762 by Syed Shah Qiyam Uddin Ahmad after Shah Kabiruddin Darwesh, founder of Khanqah Estate.1 It is one of the oldest functioning educational institutions in India. 


History


In 1762, '''Syed Shah Qiyam Ahmad''', 4th Sajjadanashin-cum-Mutawalli of Khanqah Estate, established the Khanqah Madrasah in Sasaram for teaching Urdu, Arabic, Persian, and Quran after the endowment of 41 Mouza (village) by the Emperor Shah Alam 2.2  It was named after Shah Kabiruddin Darwesh, founder of Khanqah Estate. At first, the teaching took place in the basement of Khanqah Masjid; later, it got its own building. The Khanqah Estate of Sasaram stands out among other Khanqahs in India due to its significant contribution to education in Bihar. Not only is the Khanqah Kabiriyah a custodian of Urdu and Persian, but it has also played a pioneering role in introducing modern education to the region.




The institution gained its status during the reign of Syed Shah Kabir-ud-Din Ahmad, 6th Sajjadanashin-cum-Mutawalli of Khanqah Estate, as he opened the Madrasa for every religion and introduced modern education there. The expenditure upon comers and goers has apparently never been limited to the members of one creed, but all who chose to come have been entertained. As far as the evidence enables us to go, we find expenditure upon Hindus as well as Mahomedans. The Madrassa supported from the trust has apparently long been an English-teaching school, and a dispensary is maintained.3


As early as 1836, Shah Kabiruddin of Sasaram Khanqah had applied to the Governor-General of India for providing modern education in English in madrasa associated with the Khanqah where Hindus and Muslims both received their primary education.4  He advocated for the appointment of a person proficient in the English language to teach at the Madarsa, thus pioneering the introduction of modern education in Shahabad.5 

Architecture



The current structure of the Khanqah Madrasah was restored by '''Syed Shah Mohiuddin Ahmad''', 7th Sajjadanashin-cum-Mutawalli of Khanqah Estate, in 1883, 6 showcasing a captivating blend of architectural elements indicative of Indo-Islamic design, particularly reminiscent of Mughal and Bengali architecture. The three-tiered castle-like building, absent of a second floor but distinguished by terraces at varying heights, exhibits a remarkable use of stone throughout. Delicate arches adorn the terraces, forming an elegant railing, while small minarets grace each corner, adding verticality to the structure. 

This architectural marvel reflects the finesse of Khanqah craftsmanship, emphasizing intricate detailing and a harmonious integration of local materials.

Languages

* Urdu
* Persian
* Arabic
* English
* Hindi

Notable Alumni and Faculty

Shamim Hashimi 7
 
Hussain Ul Haque 8


References

1. Taarikh-e Sasaram by Musleh Sahasrami









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