Qul Ghali
Qul Ghali | |
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Born | 1183 |
Died | 1236 (aged 52–53) |
Occupation | Poet |
Language | Volga Türki |
Subject | Poetry |
Qul Ghali (
Biography
Based on the information contained in the «Tawarix-i Bulgariya» by Yalchigulov, H. Mukhametov reconstructed the biography of Qul Gali. It stated that he was born in the city of Qishan or another city of Volga Bulgaria. His father is Hazret Mirhaji. The poet graduated from a madrasah in the city of Khwarazm and taught shakirds there, then moved to the city of Urgench, later returns to his homeland. Qul Gali died during the conquest of Volga Bulgaria by Batu Khan in 1236. According to «Tawarix-i Bulgariya», the poet died during Timur's campaign against the Golden Horde at the end of the XIV century. All information on the poet's biography refers to the same work «Tawarix-i Bulgariya».[1]
According to historian Ravil Bukharaev, Ghali was likely born into a cleric family in Volga Bulgaria. He studied in the
Works
Qissa-i Yusuf (قصه یوسف, also transliterated Qïssa-yï Yusuf), also known as the Yosïfnamä, was inspired by
Legacy
His poems are celebrated by the Bashkirs, Tatars and the Chuvash.
Qissa-i Yusuf was often used as a textbook to teach or improve the reading skills of children and adults for centuries. The poem greatly influenced later poets in the region.[2]
Qul Ghali award
The Qul Ghali International Award is named after Qul Ghali. It is awarded to recognize excellence in literature and poetry. The award was established in 1992.[5]
References
- ^ "Təwarix namə-i Bulğar («Təwarix-i Bulğariya», «Dastan-ı tarix»)". Archived from the original on 2019-05-12. Retrieved 2010-08-24.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7007-1077-5.
- ^ "Кул Али" (in Chuvash).
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- ^ Republic of TatarstanAcademy of Sciences. Institution of the Tatar Encyclopaedia. 2002.
- ISBN 9789004212862.