Pathri
Pathri
Parthpur | |
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Town | |
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| Coordinates: 19°15′N 76°27′E / 19.25°N 76.45°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Parbhani |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| Elevation | 423 m (1,388 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 36,853 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 431506 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-22 |
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Pathri was having significant importance during mediaeval era. There are still some ruins of a fort. This is the city of various Muslim Saints and Sufis. Hazrat Shah Ismail Qadri and Hazrat Sayyed Sadaat ( R.A.) are well known Sufis in the area. So many Mazars (graves) are here. It is said that there are forty Aulias and four Qutubs are resting in there Mazars in Pathri. The population is mostly dominated by Muslims, Malis, Marathas and Brahmins.This city has been known for peace, harmony, and coexistence for centuries.