Some New Facts about Abd al-Latif Abbâsi Gujarâti's Life

Throughout the studies that have been carried out on Abd al-Latif Abbâsi Gujarâti, his death date has been reported to be either in 1048 or 1049 A. H. But by taking a closer look at the Shâhjahân age’s history books, such as Ma`âthir al-umarâ and Pâdshâhnâme, we would find out that he has probably lived in these years and he must have passed away after 1059 A. H. Also, in some studies, he has been called “Baniravi” instead of "Gujarâti" which we correct noting the source of this misnarration and also referring to what Abd al-Latif himself said. Finally, with reference to the introductory text that Abd al-Latif has written on But-khâne, which is wrongly called “Khulâsat al-shu`arâ”, we determine the correct name of his book.