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Mahmud al-Kashgari
Mahmud al-Kashgari - an 11th-century Kara-Khanid scholar and lexicographer of the Turkic languages from Kashgar
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Bring the rich history of the Kara-Khanid Empire to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs, featuring an exquisite image of the renowned 11th-century scholar Mahmud al-Kashgari. This beautifully crafted mug showcases a rights-managed image of Mahmud al-Kashgari, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, making each sip a journey back in time. Perfect for tea or coffee, these high-quality mugs are not only functional but also a unique and thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts and lovers of world culture. Embrace the past, one sip at a time.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image from the annals of medieval Central Asian scholarship, we find Mahmud al-Kashgari, an 11th-century intellectual from the Kara-Khanid Kingdom based in present-day Xinjiang, China. Mahmud al-Kashgari is renowned for his seminal work, "The Comprehensive Dictionary of the Turkic Dialects," or "Divan-i Lughat-i Turk," a groundbreaking lexicon that aimed to document the vast array of Turkic languages and dialects spoken across the vast Eurasian steppes. The scholar is depicted in this print with a quill pen in hand, poised above a parchment, his brow furrowed in deep concentration as he meticulously records the intricacies of the Turkic tongues. Surrounding him are piles of books, their pages brimming with the knowledge he sought to preserve and disseminate. The richly patterned rug beneath his feet and the ornate, arched doorway behind him speak to the cosmopolitan and sophisticated milieu in which Mahmud al-Kashgari lived and worked. Mahmud al-Kashgari's "Divan-i Lughat-i Turk" was not only a linguistic achievement but also a testament to the vibrant cultural exchange that characterized the Silk Road era. His work reflected the diverse influences that shaped the intellectual landscape of the time, from Persian, Arabic, and Chinese languages to the various Turkic dialects that crisscrossed the continent. This image of Mahmud al-Kashgari serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy of the great scholars and thinkers who, like him, dedicated their lives to the pursuit of knowledge and the preservation of cultural heritage. Their works continue to inspire and enlighten us, bridging the chasm of time and connecting us to the rich tapestry of human history.
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