Char Qutub — literally "the four poles" or "the four saints" — is the dargah of four generations of Chishti Sufi teachers, the most famous being Jamaluddin Hansvi (d. 1260), a disciple of Baba Farid and a major figure in the spread of the Chishti order across northern India. The shrine has been a regional pilgrimage centre since the thirteenth century.
The complex includes the four white-domed graves, an open courtyard, a small mosque, and a modest gateway. It is busiest at the time of the annual urs (death anniversary) festivals, when qawwali singers perform through the night. Dress conservatively, remove shoes at the threshold, and keep cameras low-key.