Sikander Nama The Book of Alexander the Great A Persian epic poem written by the 12th-century poet Nizami Ganjavi. It is one of Nizami's most famous works and is considered a masterpiece of classical Persian literature. The poem tells the story of Alexander the Great and his conquests, including his conquests of India and his encounters with various philosophers and sages. It is a long and complex work, written in verse and combining elements of biography, history, and philosophy. The Sikandar Nama is considered an important work in the Persian literary tradition and is still widely studied and admired today. (EDIT)