Zahed Gilani

Grandmaster (Murshid Kamil) of the famed Zahediyeh Sufi Order at Lahijan
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Zahed Gilani
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Zahed Gilani

Summary

Zahed Gilani is a human[1]. Born in Lahijan[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1216[3]. He passed away in Lankaran[4]. He died on January 1, 1301[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], murshid[7], and poet[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (342 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Zahed Gilani's place of birth was Lahijan[2].
  • Zahed Gilani died in Lankaran[4].
  • Zahed Gilani was born on January 1, 1216[3].
  • Zahed Gilani died on January 1, 1301[5].
  • Zahed Gilani held citizenship in Ilkhanate[10].
  • Zahed Gilani worked as a theologian[6].
  • Zahed Gilani worked as a murshid[7].
  • Zahed Gilani worked as a poet[8].
  • A notable student of Zahed Gilani was Safi-ad-din Ardabili[11].
  • Zahed Gilani's religion is recorded as Islam[12].
  • Zahed Gilani is recorded as male[13].
  • Zahed Gilani's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Zahed Gilani's Commons category is recorded as Sheikh Zahed Gilani[15].
  • Zahed Gilani's family name is recorded as Gilani[16].
  • Zahed Gilani's given name is recorded as Zahed[17].
  • Zahed Gilani's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Persian[18].
  • Zahed Gilani's lifestyle is recorded as mysticism[19].
  • Zahed Gilani's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[20].

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Origins and Family

Zahed Gilani was born in Lahijan[2]. He was born on January 1, 1216[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], murshid[7], and poet[8]. A notable student of Zahed Gilani was Safi-ad-din Ardabili[11].

Personal Life

Zahed Gilani's religion is recorded as Islam[12].

Death and Burial

Zahed Gilani died on January 1, 1301[5]. He passed away in Lankaran[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Zahed Gilani include Zahediyeh[21], a tariqa[22], founded in 1300[23], headquartered in Lahijan[24].

Why It Matters

Zahed Gilani ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (342 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

Entities named for him include Zahediyeh[21], a tariqa[22], founded in 1300[23], headquartered in Lahijan[24].

FAQs

Where was Zahed Gilani born?

Zahed Gilani was born in Lahijan[2].

Where did Zahed Gilani die?

Zahed Gilani died in Lankaran[4].

What did Zahed Gilani do for work?

Zahed Gilani worked as theologian[6], murshid[7], and poet[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Printstream · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Safi-ad-din Ardabili
    Place of birth Lahijan
    Occupation
    Place of death Lankaran
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