Ismail ibn Ahmad Samani, founder of the Samanid Empire and the first major Iranian dynasty after the Arab conquest, who revived the Persian language.
Notable Works
Founded Samanid Empire, revival of Persian language, Mausoleum in Bukhara
Fun Facts
The Samanid Mausoleum in Bukhara is one of the oldest surviving Islamic monuments in Central Asia. The Samanids patronized Ferdowsi, Rudaki, and Avicenna. Tajikistan named its currency "Somoni" after him.
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