Caliph Collection (page 2)

Tombs of the Caliphs, Cairo, Egypt
Tombs of the Caliphs, situated below the Mokattam Hills in southeastern Cairo, Egypt. - Cairo Necropolis (City of the Dead). Date: circa 1903

The envoys of the Caliph Harun al-Rashid offering a clock to Charlemagne, 1660. Artist: Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678)
The envoys of the Caliph Harun al-Rashid offering a clock to Charlemagne, 1660. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts de Cambrai

Haroun al Raschids Presents, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Haroun al Raschids Presents, 1882. Private Collection

Ali-Ben-Hamet, Caliph of Constantine and Chief of the Haractas, followed by his Escort. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Hermit Visits The Caliph, 1918, (1918). Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
The Hermit Visits The Caliph, 1918, (1918). From Bibbys Annual 1918, edited by Joseph Bibby. [The Priory Publishing Press, Liverpool, 1917]

Caravan of pilgrims in Ramleh (from a manuscript of Maqamat of al-Hariri), 1237. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Harem in a Caliph Mansion, 1880. Published in L Egypt by George Moritz Ebers, 1880

Gold dinar of Caliph al-Musta sim, 13th century
Gold dinar of Caliph al-Musta sim (1213 - February 20, 1258), minted in Baghdad. He was killed in the sack of Baghdad in 1258 by the Mongols, 13th century

Hishams Palace. 8th century AD. Khirbat al-Mafjar, near Jericho. Was built by Waild Ibn Yazid in 734 AD, during the reign of Caliph Hisham Ibn Abdelmalik (724-743 AD). Stucco dome of the diwan

Hishams Palace. Human figure sculpture. Stucco. Khirbat al
Hishams Palace. 8th century AD. Khirbat al-Mafjar, near Jericho. Was built by Waild Ibn Yazid in 734 AD, during the reign of Caliph Hisham Ibn Abdelmalik (724-743 AD). Human figure sculpture. Stucco

Abd-ar-Rahman III (889- 961). Emir and Caliph of Al-Andalus. Portrait. Colored engraving. 19th century

Egypt Nubia Volume III Tombs Caliph Cairo 1848
Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Tombs of the Caliph s, Cairo, 1848. Louis Haghe (British, 1806-1885), F.G.Moon, 20 Threadneedle Street, London, after David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)

His Imperial Majesty, The Sultan Abdulhamid Ii, Emperor Of The Ottomans, Caliph Of The Faithful, 1842 To 1918. 34Th Sultan Of The Ottoman Empire. From The Worlds Inhabitants By G.T

Spain. Andalusia. Medina-Azahara. Ruins of House of the army
Spain.Andalusia. Medina-Azahara. Fortified arab muslim medieval palace-city, built by Abd-ar-Rahman III al -Nasir (912-961). Ummayad Caliph of Cordoba. Ruins. Dar-al-Yund or House of the army

Medina Azahara. House of Viziers. Andalusia. Spain
Islamic Art. Umayyad period. Spain. 10th century. Medina Azahara (936-960). Palace city of the Caliph Abd al-Rahman III. House of Viziers. Andalusia

The Dome of the Rock, Temple Mount, Jerusalem, Israel. Date: circa 1870

HARUN ar-RASHID (763?-808). Fifth caliph. Receiving an embassy from Emperor Charlemagne in Baghdad. Illustration, 19th century, by Ambrose Dudley

Hamidiye Fountain, Thessaloniki, Greece. Named after His Imperial Majesty, The Sultan Abdulhamid II, Emperor of the Ottomans, Caliph of the Faithful (also known as Abdul Hamid II)

CLIPPER SHIP, 1869. The clipper ship Caliph, built at Aberdeen, Scotland, for the China trade. Wood engraving, English, 1869

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Moorish princes. Antique hand-colored print, 19th century

Caliph Stork, an eastern tale -- the Caliph asks Selim the Learned to decipher a document for him which he has bought from the peddler

Julanne Johnston as Princess in The Thief of Bagdad
Julanne Johnston (1900-1988) as the Princess (Caliphs daughter) in the Douglas Fairbanks swashbuckler film, The Thief of Bagdad. 1924

HMS Marlborough - Forecastle Guard awaiting Sultans arrival
HMS Marlborough - Forecastle Guard awaiting the arrival of Sultan Abdulmecid II (1868-1944) (Halife - Caliph of Islam). HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy

Qasr Mshatta. Ruin of an Umayyad winter palace. 8th century
Qasr Mshatta. Ruin of an Umayyad winter palace probably commisioned by caliph Al-Walid II (743-744). Jordan. Mshatta Facade. Pergamon Museum. Museum Island. Berlin

Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918). Colored engraving
Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918). 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Colored engraving of The Spanish and American Illustration, 1876

Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876-1909). Son of Abdu?lmecit I, succeeded his brother Murat V, deposed by Midhat Pasha. He promulgated a constitution (1876)

Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876-1909). Son of Abd lmecit I
Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876-1909). Son of Abdulmecit I, succeeded his brother Murat V, deposed by Midhat Pasha. He promulgated a constitution (1876)

Giovanni Battista Piazzetta (1683 - 1754), Caliph Aladin and His Counselors, late 1730s, black chalk (with extraneous marks in red chalk) on laid paper

Ms Suppl Persan 1113 f. 180-181 Mongols under the leadership of Hulagu Khan storming
XIR287235 Ms Suppl Persan 1113 f.180-181 Mongols under the leadership of Hulagu Khan storming and capturing Baghdad in 1258, from the Jami al-Tawarikh by Rashid al-Din

The Bishop of Salisbury before Saladin (c. 1137-93) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF106651 The Bishop of Salisbury before Saladin (c.1137-93) (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

AL-MUSTASIM (1213-1258). Last Abbasid Caliph in Baghdad. Illumination from the History by Hafiz-i Abru, Persian, c1425

Mustapha Fevzi Effendi 11 February 1925

Zamora Pyxis. 946. This pyxis has a notice explaining

SIEGE OF BAGHDAD, 1258. The Caliph of Baghdad shut up in his own tower during the Mongol siege of Baghdad, 1258. Line engraving, 19th century

CHARLEMAGNE (742-814) Charlemagne receiving an embassy from Harun al-Rahshid, caliph of Baghdad. Line engraving, 19th century

SUBJECTS BEFORE ALMANZOR. The spoils from the capture of Leon brought before Almanzor (al-Mansur), c988. Wood engraving, 19th century

CALIPH UMAR. The entrance of Caliph Umar (581?-644) into Jerusalem, 638: colored engraving, 19th century

AL-MUQTADIR (908-932). Islamic caliph of Abassid Dynasty. After a silver coin

CHARLES MARTEL (c688-741). Frankish ruler, Duke of Austrasia, 715-741. Charles Martel defeating the caliphs army under Abd-er-Rahman at Tours, France, 732

Mustafa III, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
Mustafa III (House of Osman), Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (reigned 1757-1774). Date: 1717 - 1774

Sultan Abdulhamid II (1842 - 1918), Emperor of the Ottomans, Caliph of the Faithful. Date: circa 1910

Mesue the Elder, Persian physician
Mesue the Elder (777-857), Christian Persian physician, at left, being received by the Caliph Haroun-al-Raschid. This Caliph was the fifth

Arab Weaving
Charlemagne receives gifts of fabrics from Haroun-al- Raschid, Caliph of Baghdad

Weber / Oberon / Liebig 1
Act one, scene six : Huon and his squire Sherasmin asleep in Oberons bower - Huon has a vision of Reiza, daughter of the Caliph of Baghdad

Charlemagne and Caliph
Charlemagne at his court at Aachen receives gifts from Haroun al-Raschid, Caliph of Baghdad

Omar captures Jerusalem
Moslem conqueror, Omar, enters the captured city of Jerusalem

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"Exploring the Legacy of the Caliph: From the Arab Empire to Al-Andalus" Step back in time to the mid-700s, when the Arab empire flourished under the rule of powerful caliphs. One such influential figure was Abd-ar-Rahman III (889-961), who served as both Emir and Caliph of Al-Andalus. His reign marked a golden era for this region, leaving an indelible mark on its history. In a different realm altogether, Mexican bullfighter Rodolfo Gaona Jimenez captivated audiences with his fearless performances. Though seemingly unrelated, Gaona's artistry mirrored that of these historical caliphs - both commanding attention and admiration through their unique skills. Traveling further eastward, we encounter Abdulmecit I (1823-1861), an Ottoman Sultan whose reign coincided with significant political reforms. As a caliph himself, he sought to modernize his empire while preserving its rich cultural heritage. Meanwhile, at His Majesty's Theatre during a performance of "Hassan, " two captivating photos transport us into a world where tales from ancient times come alive on stage. These images capture moments that reflect the grandeur and splendor associated with caliphal courts. Delving deeper into history reveals intriguing connections between Ordono IV of Leon and Umayyad Caliph Al-Hakam II in Cordoba. Despite being adversaries at times, they shared common interests in shaping Spain's destiny during this tumultuous period. Venturing southwards to Tarifa in Andalusia unveils the majestic Castle of Guzmans standing tall against breathtaking coastal vistas. This fortress witnessed countless chapters in Andalusian history under various caliphs' dominion - each leaving their distinct imprint on its walls. Further east lies Cairo's Tombs of the Caliphs - silent witnesses to centuries past.