Epic of Timur . English: Walters manuscript is a Safavid illuminated and illustrated copy of the History of Timur (Tamerlane) (reigned 706 AH/AD 1370-807 AH/AD 1405), known as Timurnamah or Zafarnamah, composed by 'Abd Allah Hatifi (died 927 AH/AD 1520) and written in imitation of Nizami's Iskandarnamah. It was copied by Pir 'Ali al-Jami in the 10th century AH/AD 16th. The manuscript opens with a double-page illuminated frontispiece (fols. 4b-5a) and is illustrated with 2 paintings (fols. 37a and 75b). One painting depicts Timur at court and the other portrays Timur defeating the Khan o
Epic of Timur . English: Walters manuscript is a Safavid illuminated and illustrated copy of the History of Timur (Tamerlane) (reigned 706 AH/AD 1370-807 AH/AD 1405), known as Timurnamah or Zafarnamah, composed by 'Abd Allah Hatifi (died 927 AH/AD 1520) and written in imitation of Nizami's Iskandarnamah. It was copied by Pir 'Ali al-Jami in the 10th century AH/AD 16th. The manuscript opens with a double-page illuminated frontispiece (fols. 4b-5a) and is illustrated with 2 paintings (fols. 37a and 75b). One painting depicts Timur at court and the other portrays Timur defeating the Khan of the Kipchaqs. The green leather binding with inner boards lined with ikat textile is attributable to the13th century AH/AD 19th. . 10th century AH/AD 16th century (Safavid period (1501-1722)). Hatefi (1454–1521) Alternative names ʻAbd Allāh Hātifī, ʻAbdullohi Hotifī, عبدالله هاتفی Description Persian poet Shia poet for Sultan Husayn Bayqara (d. 1506 CE) in Herat and later for Shah Isma'il (r. 1501-24 CE). nephew of Jami Date of birth/death 1454 1520 or 1521 Location of birth/death Khar Gerd Iran Work location Herat Authority control : Q2820926 VIAF: 79269545 LCCN: nr89008954 GND: 104113200 WorldCat 1000 Pir 'Ali al-Jami - Epic of Timur - Walters W648 - Top Exterior
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Keywords: ., 10th, 16th, ah/ad, century
