Keikhosrow Shahrokh (1864-1929) was born in Kerman. He was the mastermind and designer of mausoleum for Persian poet Ferdowsi at his burial site in the city of Tus in Iran. He was also an active member of Iranian parlimant. He is most famous for his role in transition of the official calendar from Islamic calendar of Hejri Ghamarei to Persian calendar also known as Hejri shamsi.

See also

• Qajar dynasty
• Iranian calendar

History of Iran