Muhammad Siyar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mira Muhammad Siyar 1770 (1770) |
| Died | 1840 (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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