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Sulaiman Shikoh Gardner

1828 - 1904 | Etah, India

Profile of Sulaiman Shikoh Gardner

Pen Name : 'Fana'

Real Name : Sulaiman Shikoh Gardner

Born : 01 Jul 1828 | Delhi

Died : 01 Oct 1904

The son of British soldier General James Valentin Gardner and Shahzadi Qamar Chehra, Fana’s mother was adopted by Shahzada Suleiman Shikoh, son of Mughal emperor Shah Alam. In addition to Urdu and Hindi, Persian and Arabic he was well-versed in many regional languages. He was a born poet and recited couplets with utmost ease and naturalness. He had great interest in Sufism, which is why had a deep connection with the Marhara Dargah. He lived a lavish life like that of Nawabs.

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Jashn-e-Rekhta | 8-9-10 December 2023 - Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Near India Gate - New Delhi

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