Arif Ardabili
Arif Ardabili was a medieval poet who is famous for being author of Farhadnameh.
Arif Ardabili | |
|---|---|
| Native name | عارف اردبیلی |
| Born | 1311 Ardabil |
| Died | DOD unknown |
| Notable works | Farhadnameh |
Life
Not much information survives about him. He was born in city of Ardabil, in 1311. He was brought to the court of Shirvanshah Kavus and became a court poet. He completed his magnum opus Farhadnameh in 1369(in Persian language). He was strongly influenced by Nizami Ganjavi. He was tutor of Shirvanshah Hushang.[1]
References
- Nushaba Hamidgizi, Arif Ardabili and Farhadnameh, 1979, 'Elm'
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