_Syed Mohammad Mir Adal Amrohvi_


Syed Mohammad Mir Adal was born on 9 March 1509 CE in the present-day Mohalla Gher Karam Ali Khan of Amroha. His father, Mir Syed Muntakhab Sani, was a distinguished son of his era who was a senior military officer during the reign of Mughal Emperor Babur. In recognition of his notable conquests, the emperor granted him the entire jagir of Amroha.


Syed Mir Adal’s elder brother, Syed Mubarak, was also appointed to one of the highest military posts in Akbar’s court during his time. Syed Mohammad Mir Adal received his early education in Amroha. Initially, he also served as the first mudarris (teacher) of the present Jama Masjid in Mohalla Maulana. Some time later, for further education, he went to Agra, where he acquired higher religious and worldly learning. His reputation for piety began to spread throughout the city.


In the light of this great background, the renowned court scholar of that era, Mulla Abdul Qadir Badauni, records Bairam Khan’s testimony that Syed Mohammad Mir Adal was appointed to Akbar’s court. In 1540, according to Emperor Akbar’s decree, Syed Mohammad Mir Adal’s first appointment was as Subedar of Lahore.


After serving in several other judicial and military posts, and observing his extraordinary ability and wisdom, Akbar appointed him to the highest office in the world. In the present era, this post is called Chief Justice; at that time the office was known as “Mir Adalat.” Syed Mohammad Mir Adal implemented justice and fairness, truthfulness and integrity in such a manner that let alone common people, no noble or even the emperor himself could commit any act of tyranny in the government.


Mir Adal carried out the affairs of state under Islamic principles, which were enforced strictly. In light of these principles, special importance was given to religion and it was made clear...

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