About Allāḥqy
Lived 750 – 815 (aged 64–65). Allāḥqy was an Arab poet, writer, translator and literary scholar.
Aban b. 'Abd al-Hamid al-Lahiqi (al-Raqashi) of Basra ( 750–815 or 816) was a Persian court poet of the Barmakids in Baghdad. He set into Arabic verse popular stories of Indian and Persian origin. He was suspected of Manichaeism.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Allāḥqy?
Iraqi poet
When was Allāḥqy born?
Allāḥqy was born in 750 in Basra.
When did Allāḥqy die?
Allāḥqy died in 815.
What was Allāḥqy's occupation?
Allāḥqy was a poet, writer, translator and literary scholar.
What nationality was Allāḥqy?
Allāḥqy was Arab.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Allāḥqy. https://biography.guide/allahqy/
MLA: "Allāḥqy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/allahqy/.
Chicago: "Allāḥqy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/allahqy/.
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