Looking for novel about Sarmad Kashani

September 27, 2023 11:09 PM

I recently came across a description of a novel (either a publisher's website or on Amazon) that is either about the Sufi saint Sarmad Kashani or a fictional character modeled on him.

At the time I wasn't interested but I keep thinking about it and how it may be rather interesting. I'm hoping someone will recognize the book and tell me the title. Thanks

posted by randlesc to Media & Arts (2 answers total)

I don't know this book but you might have better luck looking for something about Dara Shikoh, the Mughal prince with whom he is closely associated.
posted by tavegyl at 12:24 AM on September 28, 2023

After a deep dive on Wikipedia, I wonder if the book is the novel "Moth Smoke", by Mohsin Hamid? It at least is a setting with a character modeled on Dara Shikoh, and possibly it could mention Kashani?

Kashani and Dara Shikoh are both fascinating historical figures I didn't know about before!
posted by Vegiemon at 5:20 PM on September 28, 2023