Nizamu-d din came in the 8th century Hijri, and Burhanu-d din gave him a ” turra” or crest for his turban, and the title of ” Saidus Sadat” or ” chief of chiefs.” He left Daulatabad for Paitan, and on his way, pulled down a Hemad Pant temple dedicated to a demon called Bhirgi, and erected a mosque and dome over its ruins. Saiad Sadat performed a ” chilla” or fast for 40 days within the dome, and after his death a cenotaph was raised to his memory. The patelship of the village of Bhirkan which he populated, was for a long time in the hands of Saiads, whose tombs are scattered over the kasba and pet, and are objects of veneration to the inhabitants. Saiad Sadat proceeded on his journey, and subdued a Hindu goddess who presided over Paitan. He peopled the eastern portion of the town and died in H. 792. On the Urus day, the spire of the dome over his tomb is adorned by the Maimars or builders of Paitan with a ” turra” or tuft, at the ceremony called ” turra churhana,” to commemorate the crested turban which Saiad Sadat wore. The Maimars, the Dhanday Momins, and the descendants of the Moghals and Persians who settled about Paitan in the time of Aurangzib, are among the ” khadims” of Saiad Sahib. A date stick, and a ” kutchkoal” or beggar’s bowl which belonged to the saint, are carefully preserved in the darga. Newly married persons perambulate the tomb three times, and place offerings of food in the beggar’s bowl. Bawa Ramzan or Kanoba was a Hindu sorcerer who was converted by Saiad Sadat. He was called Bawa Ramzan, from having been converted in the month of Ramzan; and died at Tisgaon Marri near Ahmadnagar. He was hold in great reverence; and a pitcher with which he drew water for 12 years and filled a large jar for Saiad Sadat to wash in, is preserved in the darga.
