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Bankrupted a merchant business to walk around naked

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Sarmad Kashani was originally a highly successful and wealthy merchant importing expensive goods. However, upon arriving in a new city, he completely abandoned his entire lucrative business empire, gave away all his expensive inventory, and spent the rest of his life boldly walking the crowded city streets entirely stark naked.

Bankrupted a merchant business to walk around naked
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