Title

The Khaqan Captive Before Bahram Gur, Folio 578r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1530-35.

Caption

The Khaqan Captive Before Bahram Gur, Folio 578r from the Shahnama..., ca. 1530-35. Creator: Qasim ibn 'Ali.

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Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Reference

HRM20A68_414

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Keywords

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