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Hulagu Khan and Courtiers. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Creator: Anonymous
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Hulagu Khan and Courtiers. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Creator: Anonymous
Hulagu Khan and Courtiers. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France
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Bibliotheque Nationale De France Book Art Central Asia Genghis Khan Ghenghis Khan Golden Horde History Of Central Asia Illuminated Art Illuminated Letter Illuminated Manuscript Iran Islamic Art Medieval Illuminated Letter Military Leader Miniature Mongol Empire Mongolian Rule The Oriental Arts Timur Khan Timurid Dynasty Timurid Empire Watercolour On Parchment
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This exquisite miniature painting, created around 1430, depicts Hulagu Khan (1217-1265), the Mongol ruler of the Il Khanate, surrounded by his courtiers. The scene is taken from the Jami' al-Tawarikh, or "Compendium of Chronicles," a comprehensive history of the world from the creation of the universe up to the Mongol conquest of Persia, written by the Persian historian Rashid al-Din. Hulagu Khan is shown in regal attire, seated on a throne adorned with intricate gold and gemstone decorations. He is flanked by two courtiers, one holding a fan and the other a bow and arrow, symbolizing the military might of the Mongol Empire. The artist has skillfully captured the grandeur and opulence of Hulagu's court, with the courtiers dressed in rich fabrics and wearing elaborate headdresses. The use of vibrant colors and fine details in the painting is a testament to the high level of artistic skill during the Timurid Empire in Central Asia. The painting is executed in watercolor on parchment, a common technique used in illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages. The delicate brushwork and intricate details in the painting are a hallmark of Islamic art, which was greatly influenced by the Mongol conquest of Persia and the spread of Mongol culture. Hulagu Khan is an important figure in the history of Central Asia, as he played a key role in the expansion of the Mongol Empire under the Golden Horde. His military campaigns extended Mongol rule from China to the Mediterranean, making him a formidable military leader and a significant figure in world history.
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