Wollaston, Arthur N.

Sadi the celebrated poet was born between the years 1175 and 1193 at Shiraz. He studied for thirty years at Nizamia college Baghdad and due to political upheaval in his native country, he chose to travel to various regions of the world for thirty years more. He mixed with common people and also attended courts of Qazis and kings. He learnt eighteen languages, in which he could speak. He was made to dig trenches by Frank crusaders. He learnt Sanskrit language on staying in Somnath temple. After gaining lot of experience, he returned to his home town and wrote his masterpieces named Gulistan and...