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The sîmurgh brings Zâl to Sâm. - Public domain medieval manuscript

The sîmurgh brings Zâl to Sâm. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Rustam's Seventh Feat: he kills the white dîv.

Rustam's Seventh Feat: he kills the white dîv.

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Rustam views Suhrâb's tomb. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Rustam views Suhrâb's tomb. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Rustam comes to the chamber of Tahmînah, daughter of the king of Samarkand.

Rustam comes to the chamber of Tahmînah, daughter of the king of Samar...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Afrâsiyâb, who has dreamed of his defeat by the Iranians asks his sages to interpret his dream.

Afrâsiyâb, who has dreamed of his defeat by the Iranians asks his sage...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Ruhhâm cuts off the arm of the sorcerer Bâzûr.

Ruhhâm cuts off the arm of the sorcerer Bâzûr.

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Rustam shoots Ashkabûs. - Persian manuscript

Rustam shoots Ashkabûs. - Persian manuscript

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Shâhnâmah  = The Book of Kings. p. 288.

Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings. p. 288.

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Gushtâsp (Gushtâsb) slays a dragon.

Gushtâsp (Gushtâsb) slays a dragon.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Bahrâm Gûr during his sojourn in India kills a unicorn (kharg).

Bahrâm Gûr during his sojourn in India kills a unicorn (kharg).

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Khusrau Parvîz kills the horse of Bahrâm Chûbîna with a bow and arrow.

Khusrau Parvîz kills the horse of Bahrâm Chûbîna with a bow and arrow.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Qaydrûsh, the son of Qaydâfah the queen of Andalûs, is lead before the vizier Naitkun disguised as Iskandar - who orders his death.

Qaydrûsh, the son of Qaydâfah the queen of Andalûs, is lead before the...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Rustam kills Ashkabûs and his horse.

Rustam kills Ashkabûs and his horse.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Zâl (with a black beard) celebrates the birth of a son.

Zâl (with a black beard) celebrates the birth of a son.

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Farâmarz kills a Turanian before the fortress of Hisâr.

Farâmarz kills a Turanian before the fortress of Hisâr.

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Suhrâb captures Hajîr. - Persian manuscript

Suhrâb captures Hajîr. - Persian manuscript

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Siyâvush stands captive before Afrâsiyâb and members of his court.

Siyâvush stands captive before Afrâsiyâb and members of his court.

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Siyâvush undergoes the fire ordeal.

Siyâvush undergoes the fire ordeal.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Rustam kneels, grieving before the mortally wounded Suhrâb.

Rustam kneels, grieving before the mortally wounded Suhrâb.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Kay Kâ'ûs receives his grandson Kay Khusrau.

Kay Kâ'ûs receives his grandson Kay Khusrau.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Ruhhâm chases Bârmân. - Persian manuscript

Ruhhâm chases Bârmân. - Persian manuscript

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Qubâd, son of Pîrûz, enthroned at Ctesiphon, delivers an oration to the Iranians.

Qubâd, son of Pîrûz, enthroned at Ctesiphon, delivers an oration to th...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Iskandar lies dying. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Iskandar lies dying. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

A party of Iranian soldiers with drawn swords chases Farûd, who defends himself with a mace.

A party of Iranian soldiers with drawn swords chases Farûd, who defend...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Bahrâm Chûbînah is killed in Marv by Qulûn at the instigation of Kharrâd son of Barzîn.

Bahrâm Chûbînah is killed in Marv by Qulûn at the instigation of Kharr...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Iskandar fights with the inhabitants of Zangbâr (Zanzibar).

Iskandar fights with the inhabitants of Zangbâr (Zanzibar).

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Rustam's Sixth Feat: he kills the dîv Arzhang.

Rustam's Sixth Feat: he kills the dîv Arzhang.

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Pîlsam fights an Iranian hero. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Pîlsam fights an Iranian hero. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Rustam's Third Feat: he kills a dragon.

Rustam's Third Feat: he kills a dragon.

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Rustam's Fourth Feat: he kills the sorcerer.

Rustam's Fourth Feat: he kills the sorcerer.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Farîdûn, seated on his throne, surrounded by five courtiers.

Farîdûn, seated on his throne, surrounded by five courtiers.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Shâhnâmah  = The Book of Kings. p. 253.

Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings. p. 253.

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Furûhil and Zangûlah fight. - Persian manuscript

Furûhil and Zangûlah fight. - Persian manuscript

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Bahman and his courtiers look at the body of Farâmarz.

Bahman and his courtiers look at the body of Farâmarz.

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The Turkish troops attack the forces of Bîzhan.

The Turkish troops attack the forces of Bîzhan.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Iskandar kills Fûr of Hind in single combat by cleaving him down the middle with his sword.

Iskandar kills Fûr of Hind in single combat by cleaving him down the m...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Pîrân leads the Turanian forces against the Iranians.

Pîrân leads the Turanian forces against the Iranians.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Isfandiyâr's Third Exploit: he battles the dragon.

Isfandiyâr's Third Exploit: he battles the dragon.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Akvân Dîv flings Rustam into the sea.

Akvân Dîv flings Rustam into the sea.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Garsîvaz leads Manîzha next to the pit where Bîzhan is imprisoned.

Garsîvaz leads Manîzha next to the pit where Bîzhan is imprisoned.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Barbâd, the musician, stands before Khusrau in his garden at Naurus.

Barbâd, the musician, stands before Khusrau in his garden at Naurus.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

A third battle against the soldiers of Zangbâr.

A third battle against the soldiers of Zangbâr.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Siyâvush undergoes the fire ordeal.

Siyâvush undergoes the fire ordeal.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Suhrâb menaces Rustam with a knife.

Suhrâb menaces Rustam with a knife.

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Front cover of binding - Persian manuscript

Front cover of binding - Persian manuscript

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Afrâsiâb and his troops pursue the army of Qarân.

Afrâsiâb and his troops pursue the army of Qarân.

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Rustam's Sixth Feat: he kills Arzhang dîv.

Rustam's Sixth Feat: he kills Arzhang dîv.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Rustam's Seven's Feat: he slays the White dîv.

Rustam's Seven's Feat: he slays the White dîv.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Rustam, wearing his leopard hat and armor, lifts Pîlsam off his horse on a spear.

Rustam, wearing his leopard hat and armor, lifts Pîlsam off his horse ...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Rustam captures Kâmûs. - Persian manuscript

Rustam captures Kâmûs. - Persian manuscript

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Farîburz, the son of Kay Kâ'ûs, hits Kâlbad.

Farîburz, the son of Kay Kâ'ûs, hits Kâlbad.

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Rustam shoots Shaghâd. - Persian manuscript

Rustam shoots Shaghâd. - Persian manuscript

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Khusrau Parvîz, seated on the throne at Madâ'în, is surrounded by courtiers, including a cook in a big white hat and white robe.

Khusrau Parvîz, seated on the throne at Madâ'în, is surrounded by cour...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Pîrân leads the Turanian forces against the Iranians.

Pîrân leads the Turanian forces against the Iranians.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Another battle against the soldiers of Zangbâr.

Another battle against the soldiers of Zangbâr.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Gîv pulls Tazhâv off his horse with a noose.

Gîv pulls Tazhâv off his horse with a noose.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Bartah cleaves open Kuhram's head with his sword.

Bartah cleaves open Kuhram's head with his sword.

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Manûchihr beheads his uncle Salm in battle.

Manûchihr beheads his uncle Salm in battle.

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Zâl before the palace of Rûdâbah.

Zâl before the palace of Rûdâbah.

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Kubâd kills the Turanian warrior Bârmân.

Kubâd kills the Turanian warrior Bârmân.

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The three sons of Farîdûn. - Public domain medieval manuscript

The three sons of Farîdûn. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

The troops of Afrâsiyâb attack the Iranian retainers of Siyâvush.

The troops of Afrâsiyâb attack the Iranian retainers of Siyâvush.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Rustam captures the King of Mâzandarân and takes him before the tent of Kay Kâ'ûs.

Rustam captures the King of Mâzandarân and takes him before the tent o...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Suhrâb raises his dagger to kill Rustam in their second combat.

Suhrâb raises his dagger to kill Rustam in their second combat.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Garsîvaz, the brother of Afrâsiyâb, is executed.

Garsîvaz, the brother of Afrâsiyâb, is executed.

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Qaydâfah, queen of Andalûs, recognizes Iskandar, who has come to her court disguised as his own ambassador.

Qaydâfah, queen of Andalûs, recognizes Iskandar, who has come to her c...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Tazhâv comes to fight with the Iranian army.

Tazhâv comes to fight with the Iranian army.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Rustam, roasting an onager, kicks aside the rock pushed by Bahman.

Rustam, roasting an onager, kicks aside the rock pushed by Bahman.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Kay Khusrau meets with Rustam prior to his going to rescue Bîzhan.

Kay Khusrau meets with Rustam prior to his going to rescue Bîzhan.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Bahrâm Gûr kills a dragon that devoured a youth.

Bahrâm Gûr kills a dragon that devoured a youth.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Zahhâk enthroned listens to the archimages who predict his overthrow by Farîdûn.

Zahhâk enthroned listens to the archimages who predict his overthrow b...

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Farâmarz slays Mihârk. - Persian manuscript

Farâmarz slays Mihârk. - Persian manuscript

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A Roman commander pays homage to Khusrau Parvîz in the city of Warigh.

A Roman commander pays homage to Khusrau Parvîz in the city of Warigh.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

The dying Bahrâm places a crown on the head of his successor Shâpûr.

The dying Bahrâm places a crown on the head of his successor Shâpûr.

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The execution of Jamshîd by the order of Zahhâk.

The execution of Jamshîd by the order of Zahhâk.

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Manûchihr and his army degeat the forces of Kâkvî, the grandson of Zahhâk.

Manûchihr and his army degeat the forces of Kâkvî, the grandson of Zah...

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Garshâsp, an ancestor of Rustam, kills a dragon with a lance.

Garshâsp, an ancestor of Rustam, kills a dragon with a lance.

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The text concerns Zâl's fight with the Turanian hero Khazarvân, but the illustration shows Rustam in his traditional costume and mounted on Rakhsh striking off the head of a dragon with his sword.

The text concerns Zâl's fight with the Turanian hero Khazarvân, but th...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Pîrân escapes from Gûdarz. - Persian manuscript

Pîrân escapes from Gûdarz. - Persian manuscript

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Afrâsiyâb gives Pîrân a robe of honor.

Afrâsiyâb gives Pîrân a robe of honor.

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Gushtâsb enthroned in a garden.

Gushtâsb enthroned in a garden.

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Kay Khusrau kills Shîdah. - Persian manuscript

Kay Khusrau kills Shîdah. - Persian manuscript

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Bîzhan followed by his companion Gurgîn talks with Manîzha's nurse.

Bîzhan followed by his companion Gurgîn talks with Manîzha's nurse.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Kay Khusrau executes Afrâsiyâb and his brother.

Kay Khusrau executes Afrâsiyâb and his brother.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Ardashîr enthroned. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Ardashîr enthroned. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Jânûsiyâr and Mâhiyâr, ministers of Dârâ who arranged his murder, are hung from a gibbet and shot with arrows at Iskandar's orders.

Jânûsiyâr and Mâhiyâr, ministers of Dârâ who arranged his murder, are ...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Rustam and the soldiers of Iran fight the Tûrânians.

Rustam and the soldiers of Iran fight the Tûrânians.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Rustam captures Garsîva, the brother of Afrâsiyâb, and Jahn at the fortress of Gang-dizh.

Rustam captures Garsîva, the brother of Afrâsiyâb, and Jahn at the for...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Shâh Shâpûr II, disguised as a merchant, travels to Rûm and arranged an audience with Qaysar (the Byzantine emperor).

Shâh Shâpûr II, disguised as a merchant, travels to Rûm and arranged a...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Siyâvush plays polo (chaugân) before Afrâsiyâb.

Siyâvush plays polo (chaugân) before Afrâsiyâb.

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Dârâb, the son of Bahman and grandson of Isfandiyâr, seated in a domed hexagonal pavilion in a courtyard, his mother Queen Humây on a smaller throne, to the left.

Dârâb, the son of Bahman and grandson of Isfandiyâr, seated in a domed...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Back cover of binding - Persian manuscript

Back cover of binding - Persian manuscript

Public domain reproduction of illuminated book page, 14ht-15th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Shâhnâmah  = The Book of Kings.

Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings.

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Siyâvush beheaded by Gurûy. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Siyâvush beheaded by Gurûy. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Rustam battles three Turanian soldiers.

Rustam battles three Turanian soldiers.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

The young Kay Khusrau, dressed as a shepherd, is lead before Afrâsiyâb by Pîrân.

The young Kay Khusrau, dressed as a shepherd, is lead before Afrâsiyâb...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

Shâhnâmah  [Text Page] - Persian manuscript

Shâhnâmah [Text Page] - Persian manuscript

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[Illuminated chapter heading.] - Persian manuscript

[Illuminated chapter heading.] - Persian manuscript

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Rustam shoots Isfandiyâr in the eyes with a double-pointed arrow.

Rustam shoots Isfandiyâr in the eyes with a double-pointed arrow.

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Bahrâm Chûbînah kills the dragon that has devoured the daughter of the Khâqân of Chîn.

Bahrâm Chûbînah kills the dragon that has devoured the daughter of the...

Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.

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