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Written by: Margaux FernándezSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Illumination (Tezhip) · Catalogue no. 222498
Suleiman the MagnificentSultan Suleiman’s Letter to Ebussuud Efendi
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byWikimedia Commons
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The letter sent by Sultan Süleiman the Magnificent during the siege of Szigetvár to Shaykh al-Islām, Imām Abū al-Suʿūd Efendi, requesting his prayers and blessings.
| Artist / Maker | Suleiman the Magnificent |
|---|---|
| Date | August - September 1566 |
| Culture / Origin | Battle of Szigetvár |
| Dimensions | 1275×1643 px (digital) |
| Department | Miniature Painting |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
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