Muntakhab al-tawarikh 158: XXXIX. — Sayyid Ya‘sin.

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He is one of the cousins of Sayyid Shah Mir. He studied most of the books usually current, and acquired all such knowledge as is included in the ordinary course of education under Miyan Wajihu-’d-din, in Gujarat, and also became his disciple in spiritual matters. He acquired the honour of performing the pilgrimage of Islam, and studied the traditions in the Hijaz, and there received authority to give instruction therein. Thence he returned to India, and spent some time in Lahor in the company of wealthy and powerful men, who were concerned with the affairs of the state. He then broke off his companionship with these men, and lived in Sirhind, clad in the garb of Shaikhs and the raiment of those who follow a life of holy poverty, and for some time gave instruction there to his followers, who were clad in blue, and he also claimed to be a religious leader. Since he was ever desirous of going again to Gujarat, and thence to the two holy places. He could not rest in the district of Sambhal and went to Bangal, where he is now travelling. It remains to be seen whither his destiny will lead him, and in what land he will at last find the happiness of retirement.