In the year 827 A.H (1420 A.D), during the reign of Sultan Zain-Ul-Abidin in Kashmir, Syed Janbaz Wali visited the valley, entering Srinagar via Shopian. As chronicled in "Tarikh-I-Shayaq," he was accompanied by a group of 120 saints and scholars. Upon Syed Janbaz Wali's arrival in Srinagar, Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin, known for his deep reverence for saints and darveshes, personally went beyond the city to welcome him. The Sultan, demonstrating his respect, facilitated the stay of Hazrat Syed Janbaz Wali in the city.
Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin, recognizing the spiritual significance of Syed Janbaz Wali, made it a routine to wait upon him twice a week, seeking his blessings and guidance. Over time, the Sultan became a dedicated disciple of Hazrat Syed.
After a two-year stay in Srinagar, Hazrat Syed Janbaz Wali expressed a desire to move to Baramulla. Budshah, showing great respect, arranged all the necessary travel accommodations and personally accompanied him in a boat as they journeyed to Baramulla via the River Jhelum. Upon crossing Wular Lake, the boat reached Baramulla, where Hazrat Syed selected a meadow for his residence. This place was subsequently named JANBAZPORA in honor of the saint. As a gesture of immense generosity, Budshah gifted the entire land of Janbazpora and its neighboring villages to Hazrat Syed.
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