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Sultan Husayn Bayqara

Sultan Husayn Bayqara was a prominent ruler of the Timurid Empire in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, governing from Herat (now in Afghanistan). He is renowned for his patronage of arts, literature, and architecture, which led to a cultural renaissance in the region. Husayn Bayqara was an accomplished poet and supporter of scholars, helping to foster a vibrant cultural environment. His reign marked a period of relative stability and artistic achievement, making Herat a major center of Persian culture during his rule.