Persian Prose under Ghaznavid
The foundation of Persian literature, which had been laid down under the Samanids, became sound and got enriched by the most eminent poets and scholars like Unsuri, Farrukhi, Asjadi, Firdausi, Minuchihri, Asadi, mystic poet Abu Sayeed Abil Khair, and Abu Ali Sina, popularly known as AviCenna in Europe, of the Ghaznavid period. Thus it can be safely said that Ghaznavid period was an age of the development and perfection for Persian literature.
Though the span of Ghaznavid period was short, yet, so far as the importance and development of Persian poetry and number of Persian poets are concerned, this was one of the most illustrious and magnificent period of Persian prose literature.
The most prominent emperor of the Ghaznavid dynasty, Sultan Mahmood Ghaznavi was not only a great warrior, but also a great patron of learning and scholasticism. He extended his whole hearted support to the cause and development of Persian language and literature. The eminent poets, scholars and educationist flocked to the court of Ghazna. The authors and writers, who flourished during this period, produced invaluable literary masterpieces which are considered the greatest Persian prose works till now.
Beside the development of Persian poetry, Persian prose was also developed during the Ghaznavid period.
Abul Fazl Baihaqi compiled a great historical work named Tarikh-e-Baihaqi. This is a great source which supplies information regarding the middle ages.
Abu Rahim Al Bairuni also wrote two books in Persian prose. One is a history of Indian people, their customs and morality and another is on astronomy.
Abu Ali Sina has a number of books in Persian prose to his credit. He wrote Danish Nama-e-Alai, Qaraja-i-Tabiat, Risalai-Nabz etc.
From the above contents it can be remarked that Ghaznavid is no less significant so far as the development of Persian prose is concerned.
Though the span of Ghaznavid period was short, yet, so far as the importance and development of Persian poetry and number of Persian poets are concerned, this was one of the most illustrious and magnificent period of Persian prose literature.
The most prominent emperor of the Ghaznavid dynasty, Sultan Mahmood Ghaznavi was not only a great warrior, but also a great patron of learning and scholasticism. He extended his whole hearted support to the cause and development of Persian language and literature. The eminent poets, scholars and educationist flocked to the court of Ghazna. The authors and writers, who flourished during this period, produced invaluable literary masterpieces which are considered the greatest Persian prose works till now.
Beside the development of Persian poetry, Persian prose was also developed during the Ghaznavid period.
Abul Fazl Baihaqi compiled a great historical work named Tarikh-e-Baihaqi. This is a great source which supplies information regarding the middle ages.
Abu Rahim Al Bairuni also wrote two books in Persian prose. One is a history of Indian people, their customs and morality and another is on astronomy.
Abu Ali Sina has a number of books in Persian prose to his credit. He wrote Danish Nama-e-Alai, Qaraja-i-Tabiat, Risalai-Nabz etc.
From the above contents it can be remarked that Ghaznavid is no less significant so far as the development of Persian prose is concerned.
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