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Muhammad Siyar

Mirza Muhammad Siyar also known as Baba Siyar was a Chitrali poet and court chronicler who lived during the 18th and 19th centuries. He is considered one of the few great begotten poets of the Hindu Kush region. He composed the famous Shahnamah-i-Chitral.

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Muhammad Siyar
Born
Mira Muhammad Siyar

1770 (1770)
Died1840 (aged 69–70)
Chitral
Academic work
Main interests
History, romantic poetry, epic poetry
Notable works
Shahnamah-i-Chitral

Mirza Muhammad Siyar (c. 1770 – c. 1840) also known as Baba Siyar was a Chitrali poet and court chronicler who lived during the 18th and 19th centuries.12 He is considered one of the few great begotten poets of the Hindu Kush region.34 He composed the famous Shahnamah-i-Chitral.56

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