"'Umar Walks around Fulad Castle, Meets a Foot Soldier and Kicks Him to the Ground", Folio from a Hamzanama

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'Umar Walks around Fulad Castle, Meets a Foot Soldier and Kicks Him to the Ground', Folio from a Hamzanama (The Adventures of Hamza), ca. 1570, Attributed to India, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on cloth; mounted on paper, H. 28 3/4 in. (73 cm), Codices, Attributed to Kesav Das (active ca. 1570–1604), Attributed to Mah Muhammad (active 1570s), The Hamzanama recounts the fable of Hamza, an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad who was a legendary defender of the faith. This painting illustrates an episode involving 'Umar, a spy loyal to Hamza, who learns of a secret tunnel into Fulad castle from the soldier whom he has bested

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Size: 3900px × 4827px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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