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Pourya-ye Vali | |
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 Pourya Vali’s Tomb in Khoy, Iran | |
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Pahlavān Mahmoud, known in Iran as Pouryā-ye Vali (died 1322 CE), was a pahlevani wrestling champion, Sufi teacher and poet from the 14th century Persia, famous for his exceptional strength. He became the patron saint of the city of Khiva, in Uzbekistan.