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Ali and Aisha at the Battle of the Camel, folio from a Rawdat al-safa
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Ali and Aisha at the Battle of the Camel, folio from a Rawdat al-safa
2657716 Ali and Aisha at the Battle of the Camel, folio from a Rawdat al-safa (Garden of felicity) by Mirkhwand, Safavid Period, 1571-72 (w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Inayatullah al-katib al-Shirazi (fl.1571-72); 41.3x27.6 cm; Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: RawAoat aau£ -au£ afuE fA sA'rat al-anbiyuE w-al-mulA'k w-al-khulafuE (OnUoOoO© OzUaOaUuOz UuU OoUIOnO© OzUaOzUOUOzOa UoOzUaU...UaUoUz UoOzUaOUaUuOzOa, The Gardens of purity in the biography of the prophets and kings and caliphs ) is a Persian history of the origins of Islam, early Islamic civilisation, and Persian history by MA'r-Khvund, a Fifteenth-Century historian. The text was originally completed in seven volumes in 1497 (836 AH). The work is very scholarly, MA'r-Khvund used nineteen major Arabic histories and twenty-two major Persian ones as well as others which he occasionally quotes. His work was the basis for many subsequent histories including the works of HajjA Khalfah.); eFreer Slacker Gallery; Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; Persian, out of copyright
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This print titled "Ali and Aisha at the Battle of the Camel" transports us back to a significant moment in history. The folio, part of a Rawdat al-safa (Garden of Felicity) by Mirkhwand during the Safavid Period, showcases an exquisite blend of watercolor, ink, and gold on paper. Measuring 41.3x27.6 cm, it is housed in the prestigious Arthur M. Sackler Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution in the USA. The artwork depicts a pivotal event known as the Battle of the Camel, where Ali ibn Abi Talib and Aisha bint Abu Bakr faced off against each other after Prophet Muhammad's death. This historical clash holds immense significance within early Islamic civilization and Persian history. The Rawdat al-safa itself is a Persian historical text written by MA'r-Khvund in the 15th century. Completed originally in seven volumes in 1497 (836 AH), this scholarly work draws from nineteen major Arabic histories and twenty-two major Persian ones to provide comprehensive insights into Islam's origins. Inayatullah al-katib al-Shirazi skillfully captures this dramatic scene with his artistic prowess, bringing life to these legendary figures through intricate details and vibrant colors. As we gaze upon this remarkable print, we are reminded of how art has always played an essential role in preserving our rich cultural heritage for generations to come.
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