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Death of Sudaba at the hand of Rustam, from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi
early 14th century

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

Probably Iraq
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (died 1020); recto: text and illustration: Kay Khusraw crossing the sea; verso: text
1341 (741 A.H.)

Shiraz, Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); The women of the family of Afrasiyab begging quarter from Kay Khusraw, The escape of Afrasiyab from Gang-dizh
early 14th century

Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); recto: text, The departure of Ka'us and Kai Khusraw to the fire temple; verso: Shah Ka'us and Kay Khusraw approach the sacred fire
dated 1482

Shiraz, Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); recto: The siege of Turanian stronghold by the forces of Kay Khusraw; verso: text, Afrasiyab escapes from the ruined stronghold
15th century

Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); Turanian prisoners of war brought before Shah Ka'us, Ka'us answers the letter of Kay Khusraw
early 14th century

Iran
A battle between the hosts of Iran and Turan during the reign of Kay Khusraw, from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Firdawsi
early 14th century

Iran
Kay Khusraw feasting with Rustam the hero, from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi
early 14th century

Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); recto: Kay Khusraw crosses the sea; verso: text: Kay Khusraw learns of Afrasiyab’s intention
circa 1590-1600

Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); verso: Giv finds Kay Khusraw; recto: text: Giv finds Kay Khusraw in Turan's meadow
ca.1520-1550

Shiraz, Iran
Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); recto: text; verso: Kay Khusraw installs Luhrasp as king
1493-1494 (899 A.H.)

Gilan, Iran