Suhrawardī

The Suhrawardī order became prominent in western Iran under the Ilkhanate of 1256–1335, with lodges that carried its influence through Persianate society. Disciples of Umar Suhrawardi established branches in Delhi, Bengal and Multan.

Bahauddin Zakariya settled in Multan in 1222 and supported the Delhi sultan Iltutmish against its ruler in 1228. His descendants led the Multan branch, while other followers carried the order to Gujarat and Delhi.