Abu Ali Hasan Tusi, known as Nizam al-Mulk, the great vizier of Seljuk Empire and founder of Nizamiyyah schools.
Notable Works
Siyasatnama (Book of Government), Nizamiyyah schools, administrative reforms
Fun Facts
Nizam al-Mulk served as vizier to Seljuk sultans for about 30 years. The Nizamiyyah schools were among the first universities in the world. He was assassinated by a follower of Hassan-i Sabbah.
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