Dara Shikoh

Dara Shikoh (1615–1659) was a calligrapher and writer.

Also recorded as Muhammada Dārāśukoha; Prince, son of Shahjahan, Emperor of India Dārā Shikūh; Prinz Dara Schukuh Mogulreich; Muhammad Dārā S̲ẖikūh; Prince, son of Shahjahan, Emperor of India Dārāśikoha; Prince, son of Shahjahan, Emperor of India Dara Shukoh.

Overview

Born at Ajmer in 1615, died at Delhi in 1659.

In detail

training under Sarmad Kashani and ʿAbd al-Rashid Daylami is recorded. the recorded working language is Persian.

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Dara Shikoh”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q604647: Dara Shikoh

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