Yahya Ghaffari

Yahya Khan Ghaffari (; died between 1894 and 1905) also known as Abul-Hasan Salés (ابوالحسن ثالث, ), son of Sani al-Mulk, was one of the royal court painters of the Qajar era during the reigns of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar and Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar. He belonged to the artistic Ghaffari family, several generations of whom were involved in painting and miniature art. The title was meant to signify the continuation of the family's tradition and artistic heritage. Before him, Abu'l-Hasan Mostawfi Ghaffari was called Abul-Hasan Aval (Abul-Hasan the First), and his father, Sani al-Mulk, was known as Abul-Hasan Dovom (Abul-Hasan the Second).

Death The exact dates of his birth and death are unknown. However, based on evidence and documentation, he was alive until 1324 AH (circa 1905 AD).

The incident of Abu Torab Ghaffari's death One of the significant events in Abul-Hasan Salés's life was the suicide of Abu Torab Ghaffari in his house.

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