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'''Yusufpur (युसुफपुर یوسف پور)''' and '''Mohammadabad''' is a Twin Town/Qasba in Mohammadabad Tahsil of the [[Ghazipur]] district of [[Uttar Pradesh]], India.It belongs to Varanasi Division. Coordinates: 25°37′22″N 83°45′27″E It is located 21 km East of District head quarters Ghazipur and 347 km from the state capital, [[Lucknow]]. It borders the Ballia District , Mau District and Buxar District of Bihar. Yusufpur has a railway station which lies on the railway line linking Varanasi to Chhapra via Ghazipur and Ballia in the North Eastern Railway Zone.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/pincode/uttar-pradesh/ghazipur/yusufpur | title=Yusufpur Pin Code &#124; Postal Code (Zip Code) of Yusufpur, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, India }}</ref> Yusufpur was founded by Qazi Ahmed Ansari in 1593.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://archive.org/details/ANSARISOFYUSUFPUR/page/n211/mode/2up | title=Ansaris of Yusufpur | date=November 2013 }}</ref>
'''Yusufpur''' and '''Mohammadabad''' is a twin town in the [[Ghazipur]] district of [[Uttar Pradesh]], India.
Yusufpur is a Village in Saidpur Block in Ghazipur District of Uttar Pradesh State, India. It belongs to Varanasi Division. It is located 48 KM towards west from District head quarters Ghazipur. 308 KM from State capital Lucknow
Yusufpur Pin code is 233310 and postal head office is Malikpura.
Yusufpur is surrounded by Sadat Block towards North , Chahniya Block towards South , Tarwa Block towards North , Cholapur Block towards west.
Saidpur, Ghazipur , Varanasi , Ghazipur , Zamania are the near by Cities to Yusufpur.
This Place is in the border of the Ghazipur District and Chandauli District. Chandauli District Chahniya is South towards this place.<ref>https://www.indiatvnews.com/pincode/uttar-pradesh/ghazipur/yusufpur</ref>

The town of Yusufpur was founded by Qazi Ahmed Ansari in 1593.<ref>https://archive.org/details/ANSARISOFYUSUFPUR/page/n211/mode/2up</ref>
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==History==
==History==
The land that would be known as Yusufpur was conquered in the year 1526, it was conquered by the Mughals, specifically by the Descendants of [[Abdullah Ansari]].
The land that would become Yusufpur was conquered in 1526 by the Mughals, specifically by the descendants of '''Abu Ismaïl Abdullah al-Harawi al-Ansari''' or [[Abdullah Ansari]] Peer E Herat.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-e6qHPbxSdNRnZ5Yi1IZmtSaDA/edit?resourcekey=0-GhtDna5jgRtEiPQv1OeNRQ Talib Hashmi, Seerat Mezban e Rasool (SAW) Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansari (R.A), Lahore; Taha pub; 2005 ]</ref> in the 9th generation of [[Abu Ayyub al-Ansari|Khalid Bin Zaid Abu Ayyub al-Ansari]].
Three brothers whom were his descendants were the conquerors of this land. Khwaja Mobin titled Abul-Hameed Saaduddin Zainuddin alias Mitthan along with his brothers Khwaja Najmuddin Siraj and Khwaja Muhammad Hayat alias Haji Kamil came to Panipat with Babur in 1526 from [[Herat]]. Khwaja Najmuddin Siraj and his brother were among Babur’s court. Ghazipur Gazetteer page 99 mixed the two arrivals by stating that “the first was appointed Qazi of the pargana by Muhammad bin Tughlaq”. Khwaja Najmuddin Siraj actually came to India in the period of Babar, and not in the reign of [[Muhammad bin Tughlaq]].
Why and how Khwaja Najmuddin Siraj was appointed [[Qazi]] (equivalent to Chief Justice) of Yusufpur Ghazipur Siraj by [[Humayun]] In 1540 needs to be explained in some detail.


Sheikh Jamal Ahmed Makki was a great scholar and spiritual luminary in the times of Mughals. He resided in Rasoolpur Jamal of Mohammedabad Pargana and his lineage went up to Hazrat [[Abu Bakr]] Siddique (RA. He was a venerated religious scholar, spiritual guide and Master. His disciples ran in to thousands. He was also held in high esteem by the Mughals. His presence and teachings were the main reason for rapid spread of Islam in the area during the reign of the first three Mughal emperors, [[Babur]], [[Humayun]] and [[Akbar]]. He was thought of as a beacon of light in the darkness prevailing around.<ref>https://archive.org/details/ANSARISOFYUSUFPUR/page/n207/mode/2up</ref>
Sheikh Jamal Ahmed Makki was a scholar and spiritual figure in the Mughal era. He resided in Rasoolpur Jamal of Mohammedabad Pargana and claimed descent from 1st Khalifa of Islam Hazrat [[Abu Bakr]] R.A. He had thousands of disciples and was also held in high esteem by the Mughals. His presence and teachings helped spread Islam in the area during the reign of the first three Mughal emperors, [[Babur]], [[Humayun]] and [[Akbar]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://archive.org/details/ANSARISOFYUSUFPUR/page/n207/mode/2up | title=Ansaris of Yusufpur | date=November 2013 }}</ref>


Shaikh Jamal was a disciple of Sheikh Abdul Quddoos Gangohi and settled in [[Ghazipur]]. He joined Humayun’s army and left on the expedition to subdue [[Khwaja Usman|Nasir Khan Lohani]], the ruler of Ghazipur. Passing through Ghazipur he reached Muhammadabad Parhar Bari. He liked the place and got permission from the king to let him stay.
Sheikh Jamal was a disciple of Sheikh Abdul Quddoos Gangohi. After learning all that was to know about the visible branches of Islamic education, he strove to find his guide to take him to the zenith of spiritual accomplishment. One night he dreamt that to do so, he must become a disciple of Sheikh Muhammad Mallanwi. Thus, he asked his father to take him to Sheikh Mallanwi. His father took him to Dehli where Sheikh Mallanwi resided. The revered Sheikh, having already received the divine message, was waiting for him, and received him with open arms. One day the Sheikh told Sheikh Jamal that his time to depart from the world had come. He instructed him to join the army of [[Humayun]] and go and settle where ever he liked and spread the message of Islam.<ref>https://archive.org/details/ANSARISOFYUSUFPUR/page/n209/mode/2up</ref>

Sheikh Jamal chose [[Ghazipur]] as the place to settle, joined Humayun’s army and left on the expedition to subdue Nasir Khan Lohani, the ruler of Ghazipur. Passing through Ghazipur he reached Muhammadabad Parhar Bari. He liked the place and requested the king to let him stay at that place. The King allowed him to do so.


At that time, the area was surrounded by jungle and was inhabited by aboriginal tribes such as Seori, Cheero and Rajbhar. As per the history of Rasoolpur Jamal, some of these tribes accepted [[Islam]] and lived peacefully. However, a number of them continued in their old ways. They used to rob the travellers passing by, and, on resistance, killed them. It was a time of great uncertainty and chaos. Sheikh Jamal tried to convince them to mend their ways; but to no avail. Finally, and as a last resort, he wrote a letter to the King Humayun as follows:
At that time, the area was surrounded by jungle and was inhabited by aboriginal tribes such as Seori, Cheero and Rajbhar. As per the history of Rasoolpur Jamal, some of these tribes accepted [[Islam]] and lived peacefully. However, a number of them continued in their old ways. They used to rob the travellers passing by, and, on resistance, killed them. It was a time of great uncertainty and chaos. Sheikh Jamal tried to convince them to mend their ways; but to no avail. Finally, and as a last resort, he wrote a letter to the King Humayun as follows:


“ This area now known as Mohammedabad Parhar Bah parganah is steeped in ignorance and infidelity. There is nobody here who could make these inhabitants follow the right path without the use of sword. To rectify this situation we need a strong and powerful ruler who can crush them ”.<ref>https://archive.org/details/ANSARISOFYUSUFPUR/page/n209/mode/2up</ref>
“ This area now known as Mohammedabad Parhar Bah parganah is steeped in ignorance and infidelity. There is nobody here who could make these inhabitants follow the right path without the use of sword. To rectify this situation we need a strong and powerful ruler who can crush them ”.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://archive.org/details/ANSARISOFYUSUFPUR/page/n209/mode/2up | title=Ansaris of Yusufpur | date=November 2013 }}</ref>


On receipt of Sheikh Jamal’s letter, the King despatched Khwaja Najmuddin Siraj Ansari as the Qazi of the area and Mirza Add Baig as Minister of Finance. After a bloody battle, they were successful in crushing the miscreants. The King rewarded the two with official letters of appointment and Jageers (Large tracts of land). These two distinguished souls established a number of places such as Adilabad and Qazipur Siraj. Simultaneously, [[Jamalpur (Mirzapur district)]] was named after Sheikh Jamal.
On receipt of Sheikh Jamal’s letter, the King despatched Khwaja Najmuddin Siraj Ansari as the Qazi & Nazim E Paragna of the area, Mirza Adil Baig as Minister of Finance & The Army was under command of Alawal Khan Afga. After a bloody battle, they were successful in crushing the miscreants. The King rewarded the two with official letters of appointment and Jageers (Large tracts of land). These two established a number of places such as Adilabad and Qazipur Siraj & a fort was built in a suburb of Yusufpur now known as Village Alawalpur Afga.
Khwaja Najmuddin Siraj, who was the Qazi of the entire area called Qazipur Siraj, had no male issue. At the same time, his brother Khwaja Mob in alias Mitthan had married a lady from the Ansari family that had arrived with the first batch and had settled at Saiket, Shikohabad. He was blessed with a son who was named Khwaja Hameeduddin Saadullah Alias Qazi Yusuf. Qazi Najmuddin Siraj married his daughter Fatima Bibi to Qazi Yusuf.<ref>https://archive.org/details/ANSARISOFYUSUFPUR/page/n211/mode/2up</ref>
Khwaja Najmuddin Siraj, who was the Qazi & Nazim E Paragna of the entire area called Qazipur Siraj, had no son. At the same time, his brother Khwaja Mobin alias Mitthan had married a woman from the Ansari family that had settled at Saiket, Shikohabad. He had with a son who was named Khwaja Hameeduddin Saadullah Alias Qazi Yusuf. Qazi Najmuddin Siraj married his daughter Fatima Bibi to Qazi Yusuf,Shaikh Jamal Makki's daugheter Ayesha Bibi was also married to Qazi Yusuf as Second Wife.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://archive.org/details/ANSARISOFYUSUFPUR/page/n211/mode/2up | title=Ansaris of Yusufpur | date=November 2013 }}</ref>

After the death of Khwaja Najmuddin Siraj, Qazi Yusuf was appointed Qazi by Akbar in 968H/1568CE. Qazi Yusuf is known as the ancestor of Ansaris of Yusufpur. His son Qazi Ahmed enhanced the area to the level of parganah and named it Yusufpur after him in 1593.
The Ansari Sheikhs of Yusufpur played a huge role in the founding of Yusufpur and their descendants still live there till this day and age.

Having established [[Yusufpur]], Ansaris continued to excel in the fields they were known for, i.e. serving the cause of Islam, medicine and justice . They produced outstanding luminaries in all of these fields such as Hakeem Nabeena Ansari, perhaps the most renowned physician of India of his times, Dr. [[Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari]], President of Congress, Khilafat Movement and Muslim League, Qazi Malik Ansari, Qazi Subhanullah Ansari, Qazi Khurshidul-Haq Ansari and Qazi Farid-ul-Haq Ansari, [[Hamid Ansari]], etc. <ref>https://archive.org/details/ANSARISOFYUSUFPUR/page/n211/mode/2up</ref>
[[File:Homeansari.png|thumb|The residence of [[Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari]] in Yusufpur.]]


After the death of Khwaja Najmuddin Siraj, Qazi Yusuf was appointed Qazi & Nazim E Paragna by Akbar in 968H/1568CE. Qazi Yusuf is known as the ancestor of Ansaris of Yusufpur. His son Qazi Ahmed enhanced the area to the level of parganah and named it Yusufpur after him in 1593.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://archive.org/details/ANSARISOFYUSUFPUR/page/n211/mode/2up | title=Ansaris of Yusufpur | date=November 2013 }}</ref>
==Notable Individuals==
==Notable Individuals==
Notable people from this town are listed below:
Notable people from Yusufpur include:
*The late Dr [[Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari]], the ex president of all India congress committee
*Dr. [[Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari]], was an Indian nationalist and political leader, and former president of the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League during the Indian Independence Movement.
*Brigadier [[Mohammad Usman]], was the highest-ranking officer of the Indian Army killed in action during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947.
*The late Brigadier [[Mohammad Usman]]
*[[Afzal Ansari]] is an Indian politician of the Bahujan Samaj Party and former Member of Parliament (MP) of India for Ghazipur constituency, Uttar Pradesh.
*[[Afzal Ansari]], is an Indian politician of the Bahujan Samaj Party and currently an incumbent Senior Member of Parliament (MP) of India for the Ghazipur constituency, Uttar Pradesh.
*[[Sibakatullah Ansari]], Indian politician who has served as an MLA representing Mohammadabad in Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India from 2007 to 2017.
*[[Mukhtar Ansari]] is a convicted Indian gangster and politician from Uttar Pradesh.
*[[Sibakatullah Ansari]] has served as a MLA representing Mohammadabad in Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India from 2007 to 2017.
*[[Mohammad Hamid Ansari]], is an Indian politician and retired Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer who was the 12th vice president of India from 2007 to 2017.
*[[Mukhtar Ansari]], was a convicted Indian gangster and politician from Uttar Pradesh.[3] He had been elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly from the Mau constituency five times, including twice as a Bahujan Samaj Party candidate.
*[[Hamid Ansari]] is an Indian politician and retired Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer who was the 12th vice president of India from 2007 to 2017.
*[[Faridul Haq Ansari]], was a lawyer and politician who actively participated in the Indian independence movement.
[[Category:Cities and towns in Ghazipur district]]
*[[Suhaib Ansari]], is an Indian politician and businessman. He is a member of the 18th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh, representing the Mohammadabad Assembly constituency of Uttar Pradesh.


==References==
==References==
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*https://archive.org/details/ANSARISOFYUSUFPUR Mahmud Ansari, Ansaris of Yusufpur, 2013
*https://archive.org/details/ANSARISOFYUSUFPUR Mahmud Ansari, Ansaris of Yusufpur, 2013
*https://indianculture.gov.in/gazettes/ghazipur-gazetteer-being-volume-xxix-district-gazetteers-united-provinces-agra-and-oudh, Ghazipur: A Gazetteer, being Volume XXIX of the District Gazetteers of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, Nevill, H. R., 1909
*https://indianculture.gov.in/gazettes/ghazipur-gazetteer-being-volume-xxix-district-gazetteers-united-provinces-agra-and-oudh, Ghazipur: A Gazetteer, being Volume XXIX of the District Gazetteers of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, Nevill, H. R., 1909
[[Category:Cities and towns in Ghazipur district]]
[[Category:Zamindari estates]]

Latest revision as of 06:54, 19 June 2024

Yusufpur (युसुफपुर یوسف پور) and Mohammadabad is a Twin Town/Qasba in Mohammadabad Tahsil of the Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh, India.It belongs to Varanasi Division. Coordinates: 25°37′22″N 83°45′27″E It is located 21 km East of District head quarters Ghazipur and 347 km from the state capital, Lucknow. It borders the Ballia District , Mau District and Buxar District of Bihar. Yusufpur has a railway station which lies on the railway line linking Varanasi to Chhapra via Ghazipur and Ballia in the North Eastern Railway Zone.[1] Yusufpur was founded by Qazi Ahmed Ansari in 1593.[2]

Yusufpur
Town
Yusufpur is located in Uttar Pradesh
Yusufpur
Yusufpur
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Yusufpur is located in India
Yusufpur
Yusufpur
Yusufpur (India)
Coordinates: 25°37′37″N 83°44′57″E / 25.6270°N 83.7491°E / 25.6270; 83.7491
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictGhazipur
Settled350–400 BCE
Founded1592
Founded byQazi Najmuddin Siraj Ansari
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyNagar Palika Parishad Mohammadabad
Area
 • Total
6.35 km2 (2.45 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
958[3]
 • Rank391
 • Sex ratio
810♀/♂
DemonymYusufpuri
Languages
 • OfficialUrdu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
233227
05493233227
Vehicle registrationUP61

History

[edit]

The land that would become Yusufpur was conquered in 1526 by the Mughals, specifically by the descendants of Abu Ismaïl Abdullah al-Harawi al-Ansari or Abdullah Ansari Peer E Herat.[4] in the 9th generation of Khalid Bin Zaid Abu Ayyub al-Ansari.

Sheikh Jamal Ahmed Makki was a scholar and spiritual figure in the Mughal era. He resided in Rasoolpur Jamal of Mohammedabad Pargana and claimed descent from 1st Khalifa of Islam Hazrat Abu Bakr R.A. He had thousands of disciples and was also held in high esteem by the Mughals. His presence and teachings helped spread Islam in the area during the reign of the first three Mughal emperors, Babur, Humayun and Akbar.[5]

Shaikh Jamal was a disciple of Sheikh Abdul Quddoos Gangohi and settled in Ghazipur. He joined Humayun’s army and left on the expedition to subdue Nasir Khan Lohani, the ruler of Ghazipur. Passing through Ghazipur he reached Muhammadabad Parhar Bari. He liked the place and got permission from the king to let him stay.

At that time, the area was surrounded by jungle and was inhabited by aboriginal tribes such as Seori, Cheero and Rajbhar. As per the history of Rasoolpur Jamal, some of these tribes accepted Islam and lived peacefully. However, a number of them continued in their old ways. They used to rob the travellers passing by, and, on resistance, killed them. It was a time of great uncertainty and chaos. Sheikh Jamal tried to convince them to mend their ways; but to no avail. Finally, and as a last resort, he wrote a letter to the King Humayun as follows:

“ This area now known as Mohammedabad Parhar Bah parganah is steeped in ignorance and infidelity. There is nobody here who could make these inhabitants follow the right path without the use of sword. To rectify this situation we need a strong and powerful ruler who can crush them ”.[6]

On receipt of Sheikh Jamal’s letter, the King despatched Khwaja Najmuddin Siraj Ansari as the Qazi & Nazim E Paragna of the area, Mirza Adil Baig as Minister of Finance & The Army was under command of Alawal Khan Afga. After a bloody battle, they were successful in crushing the miscreants. The King rewarded the two with official letters of appointment and Jageers (Large tracts of land). These two established a number of places such as Adilabad and Qazipur Siraj & a fort was built in a suburb of Yusufpur now known as Village Alawalpur Afga. Khwaja Najmuddin Siraj, who was the Qazi & Nazim E Paragna of the entire area called Qazipur Siraj, had no son. At the same time, his brother Khwaja Mobin alias Mitthan had married a woman from the Ansari family that had settled at Saiket, Shikohabad. He had with a son who was named Khwaja Hameeduddin Saadullah Alias Qazi Yusuf. Qazi Najmuddin Siraj married his daughter Fatima Bibi to Qazi Yusuf,Shaikh Jamal Makki's daugheter Ayesha Bibi was also married to Qazi Yusuf as Second Wife.[7]

After the death of Khwaja Najmuddin Siraj, Qazi Yusuf was appointed Qazi & Nazim E Paragna by Akbar in 968H/1568CE. Qazi Yusuf is known as the ancestor of Ansaris of Yusufpur. His son Qazi Ahmed enhanced the area to the level of parganah and named it Yusufpur after him in 1593.[8]

Notable Individuals

[edit]

Notable people from Yusufpur include:

  • Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari, was an Indian nationalist and political leader, and former president of the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League during the Indian Independence Movement.
  • Brigadier Mohammad Usman, was the highest-ranking officer of the Indian Army killed in action during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947.
  • Afzal Ansari, is an Indian politician of the Bahujan Samaj Party and currently an incumbent Senior Member of Parliament (MP) of India for the Ghazipur constituency, Uttar Pradesh.
  • Sibakatullah Ansari, Indian politician who has served as an MLA representing Mohammadabad in Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India from 2007 to 2017.
  • Mohammad Hamid Ansari, is an Indian politician and retired Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer who was the 12th vice president of India from 2007 to 2017.
  • Mukhtar Ansari, was a convicted Indian gangster and politician from Uttar Pradesh.[3] He had been elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly from the Mau constituency five times, including twice as a Bahujan Samaj Party candidate.
  • Faridul Haq Ansari, was a lawyer and politician who actively participated in the Indian independence movement.
  • Suhaib Ansari, is an Indian politician and businessman. He is a member of the 18th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh, representing the Mohammadabad Assembly constituency of Uttar Pradesh.

References

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  1. ^ "Yusufpur Pin Code | Postal Code (Zip Code) of Yusufpur, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, India".
  2. ^ "Ansaris of Yusufpur". November 2013.
  3. ^ "Yusufpur Village Population - Saidpur - Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh".
  4. ^ Talib Hashmi, Seerat Mezban e Rasool (SAW) Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansari (R.A), Lahore; Taha pub; 2005
  5. ^ "Ansaris of Yusufpur". November 2013.
  6. ^ "Ansaris of Yusufpur". November 2013.
  7. ^ "Ansaris of Yusufpur". November 2013.
  8. ^ "Ansaris of Yusufpur". November 2013.
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