Mirza Zulqarnain
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Mirza Zulqarnain or Mirza Zul-Qarnain (c. 1594 ā c. 1656) was a diwan and faujdar of Armenian descent in the court of the Mughal Empire.
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Mirza Zulqarnain | |
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Born | c. 1594 |
Died | c. 1656 (aged 61ā62) |
Nationality | Mughal Empire |
Occupation | Official of the Mughal court |
Known for | Poetry and songs |
Spouse | Helen |
Parent | Sikandar Mirza (died 1613) & Lady Juliana (died 1598) |
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He was brought up in the royal harem and, after being appointed to official posts, spent most of his career in Sambhar where he administered the lucrative salt pans there. He also served as governor in other parts of the empire. He was a noted poet and composer of Urdu songs.