Mir Mu'min Astarabadi

Mir Muhammad Muʼmin Astarabadi was a scholar and statesman who served as the Peshwa (Prime Minister) of the Golconda Sultanate.

Biography Mir Mu'min was born in a Sayyid family in Astarabad. He was appointed the tutor of Haydar Mirza Safavi by Shah Tahmasp I. Following the death of his protege Haydar in 1576, during the tumultuous period that ensued Mir emigrated from Iran, seeking safer environs.

After arriving in Golconda, he spent the first few years away from matters of the court, concerning himself with scholarly and religious activities. He was appointed the Peshwa in 993 Hijri (1585 CE) or some time before. He would serve in this office for over forty years, until his death in about 1625. He played a major role in the design of the new city of Hyderabad.