"There were other idol houses (in Kashmir). He went personally to supervise their demolition. A temple stood on the island of Kol Blareh1 (?). In local language it was called Mankeh Renu. It enjoyed great respect and credibility in the eyes of local infidels and idol-worshippers. Araki came to this temple in person and got it demolished. He built a mosque on its foundation. Having done it, he left behind one of his dervishes for conducting five-time Muslim prayers and for giving call for prayers (azaan). One kharwar of land and ten kharwars of paddy per annum were allotted to him for his maintenance. Every year melons and melons were cultivated on its land. Sufis were assigned the duty of taking care of fruits grown there, such as melons and grapes. Grapes were carried to the locality of Zadibal for distribution among the dervishes and sufis. Nobles and peers of the city who visited him enjoyed eating delicious fruits. He took great care for the maintenance of this orchard."
Tohfatu'l-Ahbab

January 1, 1970

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