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Qatran Tabrizi




Originating from Shadi-abad near Tabriz , he was the most famous Panegyrist of his time from Azarbaijan .

In his Persian Divan of 3000 to 10000 Couplet s he praises some 30 patrons. His Qasideh s on the earthjqauke of Tabriz in 1042CE has been much praised.

He is not to be confused with another Persian author: Qatran Of Tirmidh , who wrote the ''Qaus-nama'' one hundred years later.


REFERENCES


  • Jan Rypka, ''History of Iranian Literature''. Reidel Publishing Company. ASIN B-000-6BXVT-K



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