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Mahmud in robe from the caliph — Rashid-al-Din Hamadani

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Written by: Erik DuboisSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Illumination (Tezhip) · Catalogue no. 224944
Rashid-al-Din Hamadani

Mahmud in robe from the caliph

StatusReference work · Not for sale
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Mahmud of Ghazni receiving a richly decorated robe of honor from the caliph al-Qadir in 1000. Miniature from the Rashid al-Din’s Jami‘ al-Tawarikh. Edinburgh University Library.

Artist / MakerRashid-al-Din Hamadani
Datecirca 1307date QS:P,+1307-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Culture / OriginJami al-Tawarikh (Edinburgh)
Dimensions3058×1770 px (digital)
DepartmentMiniature Painting
TypeManuscript painting
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