Hakeem Ali Gilani: a commentator of canon of Avicenna.

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  • S A Husain
چکیده

Hakim Ali Gilani was a native of Gilan. He was a distinguished physician and medical writer. He wrote commentary on canon of Avicenna. He came to India during Akbar's time and served two Mughal rulers, Akbar and Jahangir. He was praised very much by the medical historians for his vast knowledge, curiosity and intelligence. A brief account of his achievements has been given in this article.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Bulletin of the Indian Institute of History of Medicine

دوره 27 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1997