Raskhan | रसखान (1548–1628)

Raskhan (1548–1628) was a revered poet who was both a Muslim and a dedicated follower of Lord Krishna. His real name was Sayyad Ibrahim. There are differences of opinion among scholars regarding his birth year, but most agree that he was a Pathan Sardar born in Amroha in the Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Raskhan wrote extensively in Hindi and Persian, and he even translated the Bhagavat Purana into Persian. His rich literary compositions mainly focus on Krishna Bhakti. His most celebrated works include Sujan Raskhan and Prem Vatika.