Telim Xan or Tilim Khan () (1742 – 1829), was an Iranian Azerbaijani poet, who wrote in Azerbaijani and Persian. His most important work, Telimxan Divani, has been printed several times. Biography He was born in Maraghey village in west of Saveh township and buried in the same village, however had several travels across the country, especially Shiraz, since he may have been of Qashqai descendant. He is known for his poetry (Divan) and his memorial ceremonies are held annually. Poems His poems reflect social structure of his time and are a considered a source for investigating Iran in Qajar dynasty era and their attitudes. His poems had been translated in Turkish, Persian and Azeri. A sample poem: Tilim deyir bəyənmişəm əzəldən əl götürməm Mehri kimin güzəldən necə dözüm, yarım gedibdir əldən Translation: Tilimxan says since ever I have preferred I shall never lose the beauty, as Mehri was I have been waiting for long but my beloved has left me alone References Azerbaijani-language poets 18th-century Iranian poets Iranian Azerbaijanis People from Saveh 19th-century Iranian poets 1742 births 1829 deaths