A new book explores the literary works of Abdur Rahim Khan-e-Khanan
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Media Source: The Indian Express (India)
Date: 6 February 2020
In New Dehli, for the past couple of years, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) has undertaken conservation work at the Abdur Rahim Khan-e-Khanan's tomb as part of its Nizamuddin area urban renewal initiative. Along with taking up restoration work at the monument, AKTC also commissioned a book on Rahim – arguably one of th
In New Dehli, for the past couple of years, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) has undertaken conservation work at the Abdur Rahim Khan-e-Khanan's tomb as part of its Nizamuddin area urban renewal initiative. Along with taking up restoration work at the monument, AKTC also commissioned a book on Rahim – arguably one of the most accomplished ministers in the court of Akbar, who was a noted poet and composer besides being a powerful army general. The book highlights Rahim’s literary works, which comprise Hindi dohas (couplets) and books on astrology. "Rahim’s dohas, written 400 years ago, are equally relevant today," says Ratish Nanda, CEO of AKTC.