About Makhfi Badakhshi
Lived 1876 – 1964 (aged 87–88). Makhfi Badakhshi was an Afghan poet and writer.
Sayyida Makhfi-Badakhshi (; 1876–1963); was a poet from Afghanistan. Her first publication was in 1992 by a monthly magazine. In the 1990s, her first collection of poetry was published in Faizabad, Afghanistan. Only a few of her works have been translated into English. Sayyida was famous for her ghazals.
Life Sayyida Makhfi-Badakhshi was educated privately until she moved from Kholm to Badakhshan. She had two brothers, Mir Muhammad Ghamgin and Mir Suhrab Shah Sawda, who were also poets. In 1951, she made an impression on contemporary poet Khalilullah Khalili.
Works On Sayyida (Persian)
Publication in the monthly periodical Kābul (Kābul, Number 271, Volume 20, Issue 11, August 24, 1950).
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Who was Makhfi Badakhshi?
Afghan poet
When was Makhfi Badakhshi born?
Makhfi Badakhshi was born in 1876 in Fayzabad.
When did Makhfi Badakhshi die?
Makhfi Badakhshi died on 16 January 1964 in Fayzabad.
What was Makhfi Badakhshi's occupation?
Makhfi Badakhshi was a poet and writer.
What nationality was Makhfi Badakhshi?
Makhfi Badakhshi was Afghan.
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