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Shahnama, 1523, Abd-Allah al-Ghani Muhammad Mahmud ibn Muhammad Nizam al-Khairi, chapter "Yazdagird". Tabriz School

The Iranians recognize Shapur and rally round him

Hijri Date: 929 Jumada I 5
Gregorian Date: 1523 April 1
Origin: Tabriz
Patron: Safavid (Shah Ismail I)
Calligrapher: 'Abd-Allah al-Ghani Muhammad Mahmud ibn Muhammad Nizam al-Khairi

Scene: The Iranians recognize Shapur and rally round him
School: Tabriz

Location: The Gulistan Palace Museum, Tehran