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Nazo Tokhi

Afghan poet and writer (1651-1717) · Afghanistan · On the map · Writers · Died at 66

Nazo Tokhi was an Afghan poet and writer in the Pashto language. Mother of the famous early-18th century Afghan king Mirwais Hotak, she grew up in an influential family in the Kandahar region. She is remembered as a brave woman warrior in Afghan history and as the "Mother of the Afghan Nation".

Nazo Tokhi is read about 16 times a day, in 15 languages.

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Country
Afghanistan
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1651 to 1717 · aged 66