Khanzada Mirza Khan Abdul Rahim Khan-e-Khana

Born:17 December 1556

Died:1627

He also known as Rahim.
He was a poet who lived during the rule of Mughal emperor Akbar.
He was one of the nine important ministers (dewan) in his court, also known as the Navaratnas.
He is known for his Urdu couplets and his books on astrology.
He was known for his strange manner of giving alms to the poor.
He never looked at the person he was giving alms to, keeping his gaze downwards in all humility.
Apart from writing various dohas, he translated Babar’s memoirs, Baburnama from Chagatai language to Persian language, which was completed in 998 (1589–90) AD.
He had an excellent command over Sanskrit.
In Sanskrit, he wrote two books on astrology, Khetakautukam (Devanagari: खेटकौतुकम्) and Dwatrimshadyogavali (Devanagari: द्वात्रिंशद्योगावली).
He wrote – बिगरी बात बने नहीं, लाख करो किन कोय |
रहिमन फाटे दूध को, मथे न माखन होय |