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Khanzada Mirza Khan Abdul Rahim Khan-e-Khana (17 December 1556 – 1626) (Hindi: अब्दुल रहीम ख़ान-ए-ख़ाना, Urdu: عبدالرحيم خان خانان), also known as Rahim (रहीम, رحیم) 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. Rahim is known for his Hindi couplets and his books on astrology. The village of Khankhana, which is named after him, is located in the Nawanshahr district of the state of Punjab, India. (Wikipedia) Couplets (Dohas) of Rahim जो रहीम उत्तम प्रकृति, का करी सकत कुसंग, चन्दन विष व्यापत नहीं, लिपटे रहत भुजंग. A person of excellent nature cannot be corrupted by bad company. Sandalwood is untouched by the poison of a serpent coiled around the tree. बिगरी बात बने नहीं, लाख करो किन कोय. रहिमन फाटे दूध को, मथे न माखन होय. A million attempts cannot mend a spoiled matter, As much churning can't turn spoiled milk to butter. रहिमन देखि बड़ेन को, लघु न दीजिए डारि. जहां काम आवे स...