What is "Khamsa"?
An epic poem written by Nizami Ganjavi
A famous Persian dancing form
An ancient scripture
An archaeological artifact
Answer
Khamsa (, meaning "five") is an epic poem written by the Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi in the 12th century. It is a collection of five romantic and didactic poems, each one named after its main female character. The poems are Layla and Majnun, Khusraw and Shirin, Haft Peykar, Eskandar-nameh, and Seven Beauties.
The Poetic Journey of Nizami Ganjavi: Unraveling the Gems of Persian Literature
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