Pakistan, July 1 -- This is the 22nd article in a special series by Ally Adnan that brings to life memorable incidents from the rich and fascinating life of Hazrat Amir Khusrau, whose timeless legacy continues to inspire the world.

During the reign of Ghayasuddin Tughlaq, Delhi was struck by a devastating drought.

Nizamuddin Auliya was deeply moved by the suffering of the city's inhabitants and decided to build a baoli (public stepwell) to bring them relief.

The compassionate initiative, however, clashed with the Sultan's grand ambition to build the massive Tughlaqabad Fort. He did not want the city's laborers working on any project other than the fort and forbade them from building the baoli. The workers were extremely loyal to the Su...