Majd Hamgar
Title: Malek al-Sho'ara
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Khajeh Majd al-Din Hebatollah ibn Ahmad, or Mohammad ibn Yusuf Hamgar
Majd Hamgar was a celebrated seventh-century AH poet and poet laureate of the Salghurid court in Fars. Born in Yazd or Shiraz, he trained in calligraphy and composition before entering government service in Shiraz. The name Hamgar may be connected with a family weaving profession or with his early life. His divan reflects the literary and courtly environment of Fars in that period.
Known works and writings: divan.