History Of Central Asia Collection

Jalal al-Din Khwarazm-Shah crossing the rapid Indus river, escaping Chinggis Khan and his army, 1597-1600. Found in the collection of British Museum

Hulagu Khan, astrologer and astronomer, at the Observatory. Miniature from Shahnama... 15th century Creator: Anonymous
Hulagu Khan, astrologer and astronomer, at the Observatory. Miniature from Shahnama-i Changizi by Shams al-din Kashani, 15th century. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Hulagu Khan at a party. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Creator: Anonymous
Hulagu Khan at a party. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Hulagu Khan and Courtiers. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Creator: Anonymous
Hulagu Khan and Courtiers. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Tayang Khan Presented with the Head of the Mongol Leader Ong Khan (Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), c. 1596. Found in the collection of the The David Collection

Battle between the Khwarezmian army and the Mongols. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal His)
Battle between the Khwarezmian army and the Mongols. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Dream-vision of Genghis Khan (From: Jean Hayton, Fleur des histoires de la terre d Orient), c. 1410
Dream-vision of Genghis Khan (From: Jean Hayton, Fleur des histoires de la terre d Orient), c.1410. Found in the collection of the New York Public Library

Timur Khan, ca 1625. Artist: Anonymous
Timur Khan, ca 1625. From a private collection

Bayezid I prisoned by Timur, before 1561. Artist: South German master (16th century)
Bayezid I prisoned by Timur, before 1561. From a private collection

Ghenghis Khan in combat. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Artist: Anonymous
Ghenghis Khan in combat. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Seated statue of Chingis Khan at the Parliament Building in Ulan Bator, 2005. Artist: Anonymous
Seated statue of Chingis Khan at the Parliament Building in Ulan Bator, 2005

The siege of Beijing. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Artist: Anonymous
The siege of Beijing. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Battle between the Mongol and Jin Jurchen armies in north China in 1211. Miniature from Jami al-taw Artist: Anonymous
Battle between the Mongol and Jin Jurchen armies in north China in 1211. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

A horseman in Samarkand, 1872. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904)
A horseman in Samarkand, 1872. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Taganrog

The Doors of Tamerlane, 1871-1872. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904)
The Doors of Tamerlane, 1871-1872. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

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The history of Central Asia is a tapestry woven with tales of conquest, conflict, and cultural exchange. From the crossing of the rapid Indus river by Jalal al-Din Khwarazm-Shah to his daring escape from Chinggis Khan and his formidable army, these events have left an indelible mark on the region. In 1537-1550, theologians gathered for a momentous meeting that would shape religious discourse in Central Asia. The artist Abd Allah Musawwir captured this intellectual exchange in a captivating painting that reflects the diversity and richness of ideas prevalent during that time. Tayang Khan's triumph over Mongol leader Ong Khan is immortalized in a miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History). Painted by Miskina around 1596, it depicts the victorious moment when Tayang Khan receives Ong Khan's severed head as a symbol of his power and authority. Timur Khan emerges as another prominent figure in Central Asian history. An anonymous artist skillfully portrays him in ca 1625, showcasing Timur's commanding presence and strategic brilliance that earned him respect throughout the region. Bayezid I finds himself imprisoned by Timur before 1561. A South German master captures this dramatic event with great detail, highlighting Bayezid's despair while shedding light on Timur's ruthless ambition. The clash between Khwarezmian army and Mongols unfolds vividly through a miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History). This artwork transports us back to that fateful battle where two mighty forces clashed for supremacy over Central Asia. Ghenghis Khan takes center stage in another striking miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), circa 1430. Anonymous yet powerful brushstrokes bring forth Ghenghis' fierce determination as he engages in combat against his adversaries.