Uthman Mukhtari
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Uthman Mukhtari was an 11th century and 12th century poet of Ghaznavid Persia.
Originating from Ghazna, he is thought to have written the Shahryar-nama, which describes the struggles of muslims against Indian heathens during the Ghaznavid era.
He was a great fan of Masud Sa'd Salman.
The epic was composed in 3 years. Parts of it remian in the British Museum.
He died in 1149 CE.
[edit] References
- Jan Rypka, History of Iranian Literature. Reidel Publishing Company. ASIN B-000-6BXVT-K
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