kasra

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Updated: May 24, 2025

Kasra is the title of the King of Persia, hence the Greek forms Cyrus and Chosroes, and most probably the more modern forms Caesar, Kaisar, and Czar. The form Kisra used in the text is generally applied to Naushirwan. Vide note 3, page 13. Ni'man, also Nu'man, the name of an ancient king of Hirat, in Arabia. The first day of the new year, which is celebrated with great splendour and rejoicings.

Mīr Amman Dihlavī - Bagh O Bahar, or Tales of the Four Darweshes