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Dārāb Dastur Peshotan Sanjānā

1857 – 1931

Indian scholar and Zoroastrian head-priest

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About Dārāb Dastur Peshotan Sanjānā

Lived 1857 – 1931 (aged 73–74). Dārāb Dastur Peshotan Sanjānā was an Indian iranologist, priest and indologist.

Darab Dastur Peshotan Sanjana (18 November 1857 – 5 August 1931) was an Indian scholar and Zoroastrian head-priest (Dastur). He is known for his translations of works from Central Asia, in languages including Bactrian, Pahlavi, and Avestan. He became a member of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland in 1893.

Life He was the son of Dastur Peshotan Behramji Sanjana, one of the most sophisticated high-priests and authorities on Pahlavi of his time. Bahramji taught the Avesta and Pahlavi to his son at the Sir Jamshedji Jijibhoy Zartoshti Madressa. Darab studied German, French, and Sanskrit and was elected Fellow of the Bombay University. After the death of Behramji in 1898, Darab succeeded his father as the Principal of the Madressa and as the high-priest of the Wadia Atash Behram.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1931
Occupation
Iranologist, priest, Indologist
Nationality
Education
Bombay University, Sir Jamshedji Jijibhoy Zartoshti Madressa
Also known as
Darab Dastur Peshotan Sanjana

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Who was Dārāb Dastur Peshotan Sanjānā?

Indian scholar and Zoroastrian head-priest

When was Dārāb Dastur Peshotan Sanjānā born?

Dārāb Dastur Peshotan Sanjānā was born on 18 November 1857 in Mumbai.

When did Dārāb Dastur Peshotan Sanjānā die?

Dārāb Dastur Peshotan Sanjānā died in 1931.

What was Dārāb Dastur Peshotan Sanjānā's occupation?

Dārāb Dastur Peshotan Sanjānā was an iranologist, priest and indologist.

What nationality was Dārāb Dastur Peshotan Sanjānā?

Dārāb Dastur Peshotan Sanjānā was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dārāb Dastur Peshotan Sanjānā

· Wikidata: Q94508884

· DBpedia: Darab Dastur Peshotan Sanjana

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