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Where was Ali-Shir Nava'i based during his literary career?

  • Istanbul

  • Samarkand

  • Herat

  • Bukhara

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Herat served as the primary base for Ali-Shir Nava'i's literary career. This vibrant city in present-day Afghanistan was a flourishing hub of art, culture, and scholarship during the Timurid period. Nava'i's extensive contributions to Chagatai literature, particularly his mastery of the ghazal form of poetry, solidified his position as one of the most influential figures in Central Asian literature.
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