Dr.Mazhar Naqvi
Gwalior has negligible Imami population.yet it has an Imambara steeped in history.The 1109 years old Imambara exemplifies whenever any admirer of Hazrat Imam Hussain flourishes in life and career,he prefers to built an Azakhana instead of his own house. Imambara is now shadow of its great past but Imamis of Gwalior deserve appreciation for preventing it from falling prey to the ugly gaze of land sharks and corrupt Mutwallis who have allowed builders to grab thousands of wakf properties in Uttar pradeshand several other provinces of India in the recent past.
Imambara in Gwalior was built by Hakim Syed Mehndi Hussain. He was attached to the royal court of Scindias. Since the days of Mahadaji Scindia,Gwalior state had patronized Taziadari. The tradition still continues with gusto and enthusiasm.The love for' Ahlebait' exhibited by Scindias, Gwalior attracted many a Shia professionals. Hakeem Mehdi was one such person.He served royal kingdom with distinction and built Imambara for holding 'Majalis' in memory of martyrs of Karbala from his earnings. Imambara is today not in good shape as 'Scindias' are no longer rulers and state government has other priorities.
Gwalior has negligible Imami population.yet it has an Imambara steeped in history.The 1109 years old Imambara exemplifies whenever any admirer of Hazrat Imam Hussain flourishes in life and career,he prefers to built an Azakhana instead of his own house. Imambara is now shadow of its great past but Imamis of Gwalior deserve appreciation for preventing it from falling prey to the ugly gaze of land sharks and corrupt Mutwallis who have allowed builders to grab thousands of wakf properties in Uttar pradeshand several other provinces of India in the recent past.
Imambara in Gwalior was built by Hakim Syed Mehndi Hussain. He was attached to the royal court of Scindias. Since the days of Mahadaji Scindia,Gwalior state had patronized Taziadari. The tradition still continues with gusto and enthusiasm.The love for' Ahlebait' exhibited by Scindias, Gwalior attracted many a Shia professionals. Hakeem Mehdi was one such person.He served royal kingdom with distinction and built Imambara for holding 'Majalis' in memory of martyrs of Karbala from his earnings. Imambara is today not in good shape as 'Scindias' are no longer rulers and state government has other priorities.
