Haji Syed Ahmed Shah

Haji Syed Ahmed Shah, known as Haji Baba, was a saint who migrated from Saudi Arabia to KPK region of Pakistan somewhere in 15th or 16th century to preach Islam and then settled there. He earned the title of "Haji Baba" after performing hajj many a times traveling all the way from Asia to Makkah by foot. He was from the lineage of Imam Hussain and Imam Ali al-Hadi. His descendants are called Hajikhel (tribe) Syeds who mostly live in Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtun Khwa province. His tomb is located in Gandigar, in Upper Dir District. His descendants are linguistically Pashtuns who are also called Miangan or Mian by other Pashtun tribes.