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# Mahmud Tarzi

(1865–1933)   Poet

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Mahmud Tarzi was a poet.

## Quick Facts About Mahmud Tarzi

Born August 23, 1865

Died November 22, 1933

Profession Poet

## About Mahmud Tarzi

Afghan politician, secular activist and journalist (1865–1933)... \| Mahmud Tarzi was an Afghan politician and intellectual. He is known as the father of Afghan journalism. He became a key figure in the history of Afghanistan, following the lead of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in Turkey by working for modernization and secularization, and strongly opposing religious extremi

##  Quotes by Mahmud Tarzi

> [The oppressed martyrs of our culture have shed blood that nourish the red tulips of our nation.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mahmud-tarzi/the-oppressed-martyrs-of-our-culture-have-shed-blood-that-nourish-the/)

Mahmud Tarzi

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0db/mahmud-tarzi-69385_blood_the-oppressed-martyrs-of-our-culture-hav_16502.jpg)

> [Once Europe existed in a Dark Age and Islam carried the torch of learning. Now we Muslims live in a Dark age.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mahmud-tarzi/once-europe-existed-in-a-dark-age-and-islam-carried-the-torch-of/)

Mahmud Tarzi

[Age](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/age/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f52/mahmud-tarzi-69385_age_once-europe-existed-in-a-dark-age-and-is_41437.jpg)

> [Although age has its normal limits, it may be extended by two things-the study of history and by travel. Reading history broadens…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mahmud-tarzi/although-age-has-its-normal-limits-it-may-be-extended-by-two-things/)

Mahmud Tarzi

[Age](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/age/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f1b/mahmud-tarzi-69385_age_although-age-has-its-normal-limits-it-ma_1095358.jpg)

> [The ways of the British are inscrutable but they always seem to obtain their own ends without compromising their dignity or their…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mahmud-tarzi/the-ways-of-the-british-are-inscrutable-but-they-always-seem-to/)

Mahmud Tarzi

[British](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/british/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b56/mahmud-tarzi-69385_british_the-ways-of-the-british-are-inscrutable_2436054.jpg)

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