Muhammadjon Shakuri
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Mohammad Jan Shakouri (in Persian: محمد جان شکوری)(Born 1925) is a prominent Tajik intellectual and one of the notable Persian literary figure of 20th century.
His main work is a Tajiki Persian dictionary. He also had a significant role in preserving Tajik identity.
[edit] Awards and honors
- Iran's Eternal Figure Award (2005)
- Permanent member of Academy of Persian Language and Literature (1996)