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First volume of a Tarikhnama (Book of history) by Bal’ami (died ca. 992-997)
early 14th century

Probably Iraq
Shah Jahan and his son Dara Shikoh hunting
ca. 1790

India
Prince Dara Shikoh visiting the ascetic Kamal
ca. 1740

India
Dara Shikoh Hunting Nilgai
ca. 1640

India
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); recto: Iskandar comforts the dying Darab; verso: text: Darab's testament to Iskandar
ca. 1590-1600

Iran
The death of Dara in the arms of Iskandar, from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi
early 14th century

Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); recto: text; verso: Darab sleeping in the ruined vault
circa 1330-1340

Tabriz, Iran