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The Author Naw'i Khabushani Prostrates Himself Before Prince Daniyal — Muhammad `Ali Naqqash Mashhadi

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Muhammad `Ali Naqqash Mashhadi

The Author Naw’i Khabushani Prostrates Himself Before Prince Daniyal

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On this folio from Walters manuscript W.649 the author, Naw'i Khabushani, prostrates himself before Prince Daniyal, son of Emperor Akbar, to whom he dedicated this poem.

Artist / MakerMuhammad `Ali Naqqash Mashhadi
Date1657 AD (1068 AH) (Safavid; Mughal)
Culture / OriginBurning and Melting by Muhammad Riza Naw'i Khabushani (Walters MS 649)
Dimensions1153×1800 px (digital)
DepartmentMiniature Painting
TypeManuscript painting
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