Shihabuddin Am'aq () was a 12th-century
Persian poet.
Originating from
Bukhara
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, he was an imposing poet that carried the title ''amir al-shu'ara'' ("Amir of poets") in the Khaqanid courts. An excellent
panegyrist and composer of
elegies, he was praised by
Anvari.
His
mathnavi no longer exists, but it is said to have been written on the story of
Yusof and Zoleikha (Joseph and Potiphar's wife).
It is said that he lived a long life of over 100 years and died in 1148 CE.
See also
*
List of Persian poets and authors
*
Persian literature
References
* Jan Rypka, ''History of Iranian Literature''. Reidel Publishing Company. ASIN B-000-6BXVT-K
12th-century Persian-language poets
11th-century births
1148 deaths
Year of birth unknown
12th-century Iranian writers
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