Emir Collection (page 3)

Hussein bin Ali - Sharif and Emir of Mecca and King of Hejaz
Hussein bin Ali (18541931) - Sharif and Emir of Mecca from 1908 until 1917, when he proclaimed himself King of the Kingdom of Hejaz

Portrait of Abd El-Kader (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF273105 Portrait of Abd El-Kader (litho) (b/w photo) by Bry, Auguste (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abd El-Kader (1808-83)

The Emir of Kano - the traditional ruler of the Nigerian city of Kano, capital of the modern Kano State, Nigeria, Africa. Date: circa 1950s

Emir Faisal with Ageyl Bodyguard, Middle East, WW1
Emir Faisal with the Ageyl Bodyguard in the Middle East during the First World War. Date: circa 1917

Uzbekistan and Turkistan traditional clothing
Man of Khiva (left), the Emir of Bukhara and his guard, and a woman of Samarkand. Antique hand-colored print

East Jordan Dead Sea Palace emir Amman 1900
East of the Jordan and Dead Sea. Palace of the emir, Amman 1900, Jordan, Amman

Emir Abdullah center Mr John Whiting Emir staff
Emir Abdullah (center), Mr. John Whiting, and one of the Emirs staff. April, 1921. 1921, Jordan

Initial B Gillion Defeating Emir Tripoli Lieven van
Initial B: Gillion Defeating the Emir of Tripoli; Lieven van Lathem (Flemish, about 1430 - 1493), David Aubert (Flemish, active 1453 - 1479); Antwerp, Belgium; 1464; Tempera colors, gold

Gillion Defeating King Hector Gillion Fighting
Gillion Defeating King Hector and Gillion Fighting with the Emir of Orbrie; Lieven van Lathem (Flemish, about 1430 - 1493), David Aubert (Flemish, active 1453 - 1479); Antwerp

Dost Mohammad Khan, 1793

Amir Akbar Khan, 1816

Dost Mohammad Khan, 1793 To 1863. Emir Of Afghanistan. From The Worlds Inhabitants By G. T. Bettany Published 1888
Dost Mohammad Khan, 1793 To 1863. Emir Of Afghanistan. From The Worlds Inhabitants By G.T. Bettany Published 1888

Emir of Katsina on a camel, Nigeria, West Africa -- Alhaji Muhammadu Dikko or Muhammad Dikko dan Gidado (1865-1944), 47th Emir of Katsina from 1906 until his death. Date: circa 1920

Abdelkader El Djezairi (1808-1883). Colored engraving
Abdelkader El Djezairi (1808-1883). Algerian political and military. Engraving, 1887. Colored

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

Amir Akbar Khan (engraving)
KW1073730 Amir Akbar Khan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amir Akbar Khan, 1816A-1845, born Mohammad Akbar Khan and also known as Wazir Akbar Khan)

MOHAMMED ALIM KHAN (1880-1944). Last emir of Bukhara, 1911-1920. Photograph by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

Hinda, a character in Lalla Rookh by Thomas Moore
Hinda - Tis she, the Emirs blooming child, All truth and tenderness and grace - a character in The Fire Worshippers, Lalla Rookh, a long narrative poem by Thomas Moore, first published in 1817

Uzbekistan - Bukhara - A soldier Bodyguard of the Emir
Uzbekistan - Bukhara - A magnificent portrait photograph of a soldier of the Bodyguard of the Emir. Note his traditional Uzbek sheepswool hat and tunic with cartridge pockets. Date: 1914

Tripoli, Lebanon - El-Hamad - a local Bedouin Chieftain
Tripoli, Lebanon - El-Hamad, the Emir Aboud-agha - a local Bedouin Chieftain Date: circa 1908

Spain. Castle of Gormaz. North face. Built after 756 by emir Abd ar-Rahman I of Cordoba

Bukhara, Uzbekistan - The Guardian of the Emirs Palace Date: circa 1910s

ABDULLAH I (1882-1951). Abdullah I bin al-Hussein, King of Jordan, 1946-1951. The coronation of King Abdullah I in Amman, Jordan

Dost Mohammad Khan (engraving)
KW1073729 Dost Mohammad Khan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dost Mohammad Khan, 1793 A-1863)

Departure of the Crusaders in 1163 from the Syrian castle of Krak des Chevaliers
XIR126395 Departure of the Crusaders in 1163 from the Syrian castle of Krak des Chevaliers for the Battle of Bocquee (fresco) by French School, (12th century); Templar Chapel, Cressac-Saint-Genis

UZBEKISTAN: PALACE, 1911. A facade of the palace of Emir Shir-Budun, in a country grove on the outskirts of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

UZBEKISTAN: PALACE, 1911. A view of the entrance of the Emirs palace in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

UZBEKISTAN: PALACE, 1911. Interior view of the country palace of the Emir of Bukhara, on the outskirts of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

A mounted Emir of the Western Sudan, Nigeria, Africa. Date: 1925

The Etimad-ud-Daulas Tomb, Agra
Etimad-ud-Daulas Tomb (I timad-ud-Daulah ka Maqbara) - a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh

King Faisal of Iraq, photographed on his departure from Victoria Station, London. 5 December 1927

Head from a colossal statue of King Amenhotep III 1391-1353 BC (18th dynasty), from the great emir of his mortuary temple at Thebes

Emir Abdullah of Transjordan on the steps of Government House, Jerusalem, 1921, shaking hands with Mrs Churchill, Winston Churchill standing next to his wife

On the airfield at Amman, Jordan, April 1921: T E Lawrence, Sir Herbert Samuel (British High Commissioner of Palestine), Emir Abdullah. Woman far left, possibly Gertrude Bell

Prince Emir Sauds visit to Emir Abdullah in Amman

24th anniversary of Arab revolt, 1940

24th anniversary of Arab revolt, 1940

The emir of Cordoba and his dignitaries. From the book L Entr e d Espagne (14th c.). Gothic art. Miniature Painting

Tales from Many Lands: The Whistle and the Purse. From Treasure no. 212 (4 February 1967)

DOST MOHAMMAD KHAN (1793-1863). Emir of Afghanistan, 1826-63. Engraving, 19th century

MOHAMMED YAKUB KHAN (1849-1923). Amir of Afghanistan, 1879-1880. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1879

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

Army of Emir Faisal entering Zenbr, Palestine, WW1
The army of Emir Faisal entering Zenbr(?), Palestine, during the First World War. Date: 1916-1918

Emir Faisals army entering Wejh, Middle East, WW1
Emir Faisals army entering Wejh (now in Saudi Arabia) during the First World War. Date: January 1917

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Schahriar hearing one of the 1001 Nights stories from Sheherazade. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Palestine Mandate 1922
Proclamation of the Palestine mandate at Jerusalem: reading the kings commission before Sir Herbert Samuel, Lord Allenby, and the Emir Abdullah

Sher Ali / Afghan Emir
SHER ALI Emir from 1863-79, son of Dost Mohammed. His friendly relations with Russia led to conflict with the British

Sher (Shere) Ali & Heir
SHER (SHERE) ALI, AND HIS LATE HEIR, ABDULLAH JAN Emir of Kabul from 1863-79, son of Dost Mohammed. Friendly relations with Russia led to conflict with the British

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"Emir: A Journey Through History and Cultures" From the ancient city of Wejh in Saudi Arabia to the bustling streets of Beirut's Emir Bechir Street, the name "Emir" echoes through time. It represents power, leadership, and a rich tapestry of stories that have shaped nations. One such tale takes us back to 1928 when Ataturk and Amanullah Khan found themselves in an unlikely setting - a rowing boat. Their meeting symbolized diplomacy amidst turbulent times. But history is not always kind, as seen during the Second Afghan War when Amir Sher Ali pleaded for salvation from his supposed allies. Betrayal knows no bounds even among friends. The conquest of al-Andalus by Ferdinand the Saint stands as a testament to Emirs' fortitude against foreign invaders. The Battle of Clavijo further exemplifies their resilience throughout centuries. In 1902, a new Emir rose to power in Adamawa after Colonel Morland toppled its previous ruler. This act reshaped the region's destiny and highlighted both colonial influence and local dynamics. Moving forward, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani emerged as an influential figure in Qatar's capital Doha from 1972 to 1995. His reign witnessed significant transformations within Dubai. Meanwhile, Mohammed Alim Khan holds a different distinction as Bukhara's last Emir before monumental changes swept across Central Asia in 1911. Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky captured this momentous era through his artistry. Lastly, we find ourselves with Yemeni delegates embarking on an official visit to Naples, Italy - bridging cultures and fostering diplomatic ties beyond borders. The name "Emir" transcends time and geography; it embodies strength amid adversity while carrying tales of triumphs and tribulations from various corners of our world.