Keikhosrow Shahrokh

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Keikhosrow Shahrokh (1864-1929) was born in Kerman, Iran. He was the mastermind and designer of the mausoleum for Persian poet Ferdowsi at his burial site in the city of Tus. He was also an active member of the Iranian parliament. He is best known for his role in the transition of the official calendar from the Islamic calendar of Hejri Ghamarei to the Persian calendar, also known as Hejri shamsi.

Keikhosrow Shahrokh was distantly related to Indian Zoroastrian (Irani) leader Sir Dinshah Irani. Both shared a common ancestor from the late 18th century, most of whose children migrated to India, giving birth to Dinshah's line of ancestry. The elder son who remained was Shahrokh's ancestor.