Birthplace: Greater Khorasan
Died: May 31, 1430
Hafiz-i Abru was a Persian historian who served at the courts of Timurid rulers in Central Asia. He gained recognition for his scholarly contributions and expertise in chess. Born in Khorasan, he studied in Hamadān before entering Timur’s court in the 1380s. Following Timur’s death, he continued his service under Timur’s son, Shah Rukh, in Herat. Hafiz-i Abru interacted with fellow scholars at the courts and is known for his works on the history and geography of the Timurid state, notably the “Majma al-tawarikh.”
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