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Erwadi Erwadi Dargah Shariff | |
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village | |
 Erwadi Dargah | |
  Erwadi Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates:9°12′32″N78°42′36″E / 9.20889°N 78.71000°E /9.20889; 78.71000 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Ramanathapuram district |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 623566[1] |
| Website | www |
Erwadi is a village located in theRamanathapuram district ofTamil Nadu, India. It falls under the jurisdiction of theKilakaraiTaluk and thetown panchayat. The village is notable for housing the grave and shrine of Qutb-us-Sultan Syed Ibrahim Badshah Shaheed, a historical ruler associated withMadurai.[when?]
Erwadi was originally part of theKadaladi Assembly constituency, which is included in theRamanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency. Following the delimitation of constituencies in 2009, Erwadi was incorporated into theRamanathapuram Assembly constituency.
Erwadi is considered the second-largest contributor to the revenue of Ramanathapuram district.
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According to local traditions, Sultan Syed IbrahimShaheed sent his commander, Sikandar Badusha, to thePandiyan ruler Thiru Pandiyan inMadurai with the objective of converting him to Islam. When the offer was declined, a battle ensued, resulting in the victory of Shaheed's forces and the installation of Sultan Sikandar Badusha as ruler ofMadurai.
Following this, Shaheed's forces advanced towards Bouthiramanickapattinam (present-dayKilakarai). There, Shaheed attempted to convert King Vikrama Pandiyan to Islam. The king refused and asked Shaheed to leave the kingdom, but Shaheed declined, stating he would not leave without fulfilling his mission. A series of battles followed, with approximately ten engagements, each lasting three to four days. During these conflicts, many members of Shaheed's family and administration, including his only son Syed Abu Tahir, his brother Syed Ismail, his brother-in-law Zainul Abideen, and several ministers, were reportedly killed.[2][better source needed]
Eventually, King VikramaPandiyan and his sons, Indra Pandiyan and Chandra Pandiyan, were killed, and Shaheed claimed victory. He is said to have ruled Bouthiramanickapattinam for twelve years and played a role in the spread of Islam in southernTamil Nadu. Coins attributed to the rule of Sultan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed have reportedly been discovered by archaeologists.[3][better source needed]
Al Qutbul Hamid wal Gausul Majid Badhusha Sultan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed, believed to be a king ofMedina and an 18th-generation descendant of the Islamic prophetMuhammad, is said to have arrived in Erwadi (then known as Bouthiramanickapattinam)[when?] during a journey to India in the early 12th century, with the aim of propagating Islam in accordance with the Prophet's wishes.[4]
The annual Santhanakoodu Festival is held at the Erwadi Dargah inRamanathapuram district during the Islamic month ofDhu al-Qi'dah. The festival commemorates the ''shahadat'' (martyrdom anniversary) of Qutb Sulthan Syed Ibrahim Shahid Badhusha. It is observed jointly by members of both the Hindu and Muslim communities.[5]
The nearest major town to Erwadi isKilakarai, located approximately 10 km away. Kilakarai lies on National Highway 49 (NH 49), which connectsMadurai toRameswaram. The nearest railway station is inRamanathapuram, situated about 27 km from Erwadi, providing rail connectivity to major cities across Tamil Nadu.
Erwadi is also connected to the coastal ports along theBay of Bengal and serves as a junction point for fishing steamers.
Educational institutions in Erwadi include the following schools:
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