Although age has its normal limits, it may be extended by t… - Mahmud Tarzi

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Although age has its normal limits, it may be extended by two things-the study of history and by travel. Reading history broadens one's perception of the creation of the world, while travel extends one's field of vision.

Mahmud Tarzi

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Mahmud Beg Tarzi (August 23, 1865–November 22, 1933) was one of Afghanistan's greatest intellectuals. He is known as the father of Afghan journalism and poetry. A great modern thinker, he became a key figure in the history of Afghanistan, leading the charge for modernization and being a strong opponent of religious obscurism. As a member of the royal house, diplomat, and Minister of Foreign Affairs during a war and independence, his footprint on the history of Afghanistan is large.

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Native Name: محمود بیگ طرزی

Alternative Names: Maḥmūd Ṭarzī

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