The Antiquities of Orissa v2.c18.16

v2.c18.16

**Muhammadan account.** During the ascendancy of the Muhammadans, the place was still of considerable importance, and the Pathans were not above claming it as their own and attributing at least a part of its sanctity to a saint of their sect. This is evidenced by a story cited by Abul Fazl in the *Ain-i-Akbari*. It is there said—‘Many pretend that at this place is the tomb of Kabir Mowelhid and to this day they relate many stories of his sayings and doings. He was revered both by Muhammadans and Hindus on account of his wisdom and exemplary virtue. When he died, the Brahmins wanted to carry his body to be burnt and the Muhammadans insisted on burying it; but when they lifted up the sheet from the bier, the corpse could not be found’³.