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Mollanepes

1810 – 1862

Turkmen writer

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About Mollanepes

Lived 1810 – 1862 (aged 51–52). Mollanepes was a Turkmen writer, poet and musician.

Mollanepes Kadyrberdi ogly (1810–1862), said Mollanepes or Molla-Nepes, is a Turkmen poet and a national figure in Turkmenistan. He is considered one of the most important Turkmen poets, along with Magtymguly Pyragy.

Biography Mollanepes was born circa 1810 somewhere around Sarahs, Turkmenistan, according to the Turkmen tradition, or most likely near Sarakhs, Iran.

After studying in Mary, his father sent him to get a Quranic instruction in Bukhara and Khiva. There, he read and learned classical Middle-Eastern literatures; Ahmad Yasawi, Fuzuli, Imadaddin Nasimi along with oral traditions. Although he learned Ottoman Turkish and Arabic, his inspiration comes mostly from classical Persian literature.

His most renowned and most famous work is the epic Zöhre-Tahyr, a tragic story about impossible love between Zöhre, a rich princess, and Tahyr, a commoner from lower society. The story emphasizes loyalty, fate, and spirituality, following the tradition of classical Persian literature.

He died at around 50 years old, near Mary. in reference to his love poems.

After the independence of Turkmenistan, several streets, buildings, and populated places were named after him. Among them is the town of Mollanepes, which is the capital of Wekilbazar District.

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Important facts

Born
1810, Sarakhs
Birth century
Died
1862
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mollanepes?

Turkmen writer

When was Mollanepes born?

Mollanepes was born in 1810 in Sarakhs.

When did Mollanepes die?

Mollanepes died in 1862.

What was Mollanepes's occupation?

Mollanepes was a writer, poet and musician.

What nationality was Mollanepes?

Mollanepes was Turkmen.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mollanepes

· Wikidata: Q12554314

· DBpedia: Mollanepes

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