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Considered to be one of Azerbaijan's most significant
 poets, Niẓām ad-Dīn Abū Muḥammad Ilyās ibn-Yūsuf
 ibn-Zakkī combined philosophy and poetry with history
 and legend to create a literary legacy that still 
resonates. Born around 1141 A.D. in Ganja, Azerbaijan,
 Nizami received an exemplary education, which is 
reflected in his poetry.
Known as a poet, scholar, and philosopher, Nizami is recognized for using poetry to examine the development of mankind in society. Nizami is best known for his Khamsa, or "Quintet", which includes Treasury of Secrets, Khosrow and Shirin, Leyli and Majnun, Seven Beauties, and Iskander-Nameh. Each of the five epics was written with a unique meter.
Nizami's influence on literature lasted long after his death. He was a major proponent in the use of vernacular language in poetry, introduced new style concepts, and founded a new literary form. His literary influence spanned Iran, Turkey, Central Asia, and India, where poets imitated the Khamsa in form and theme. As a notable figure in the Eastern Renaissance of the twelfth century, Nizami's poetry is still honored and studied today in Azerbaijan and throughout the East.




Haft Paykar "Seven Beauties" Based on Nizami Ganjavi's Epic Poem
preformed by the Silk Road Dance Company
At the Atlas Performing Arts Center on Feb. 2011 in Washington, D.C.
Sponsored by The Karabakh Foundation
Video Produced by Hasan Sarbakhshian

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