"Suhrab Slain by Rustam", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, ca. 1610

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Suhrab Slain by Rustam', Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, ca. 1610, Attributed to India, Deccan, Bijapur, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, Page: 8 x 4 13/16in. ( x ), Codices, The hero Rustam was unaware that he had a son, Suhrab, by Princess Tahmina. It came to pass that the two met in battle, fighting on opposing sides. They struggled in single combat until Rustam stabbed Suhrab fatally

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