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The siege of Arbela in the era of Hulagu Khan, from a Chingiz-nama... c. 1596. Creator
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The siege of Arbela in the era of Hulagu Khan, from a Chingiz-nama... c. 1596. Creator
The siege of Arbela in the era of Hulagu Khan, from a Chingiz-nama (Book of Chingiz Khan) of the Jami al-tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) of Rashid al-Din (Persian, 1247-1318), c. 1596. Akbar, the third Mughal emperor of India, commissioned an illustrated copy of the Chingiz-nama, a historical text written in Persian during the early 1300s by a Jewish scholar who converted to Islam. The Chingiz-nama is an account of the conquests of Akbars ancestors, the Mongols, who swept across the Asian continent from Siberia to the Mediterranean Sea during the 1200s. This page describes the final momentous defeat of the caliph of Baghdad, the religious head of Sunni Islam and political leader of the Abbasid dynasty, with the names of all the caliphs who came before him listed in red at the top
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Active C Basavana Basavana Indian Ink And Gold On Paper Made For Akbar Mughal Opaque Watercolour Reigned 1556 1605 1560 1600 Active 16th Century
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This print showcases a scene from "The siege of Arbela in the era of Hulagu Khan" as depicted in a Chingiz-nama, an ancient historical text. Created by Rashid al-Din, a Persian scholar during the 13th century, this particular copy was commissioned by Akbar, the renowned Mughal emperor of India. The Chingiz-nama chronicles the remarkable conquests of Akbar's ancestors, the Mongols, who triumphantly traversed Asia from Siberia to the Mediterranean Sea. In this vividly illustrated page, we witness a pivotal moment in history: the decisive defeat of Baghdad's caliphate. The caliph held immense religious and political influence as both Sunni Islam's spiritual leader and Abbasid dynasty's ruler. Atop this page are listed all his predecessors' names inscribed in striking red. Executed with meticulous detail using ink and gold on paper by skilled Indian artist Basavana during the 16th century, this painting exemplifies Mughal artistry at its finest. Opaque watercolors bring life to every stroke and shade. Preserved within The Cleveland Museum of Art collection today, this masterpiece serves as a testament to cultural exchange between diverse civilizations throughout history. It is not just an artistic marvel but also an invaluable historical artifact that continues to captivate viewers with its rich narrative and visual splendor.
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