"Shangul Stirs the Khaqan's Council to War on Rustam", Folio 276v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp

Author Abu'l Qasim Firdausi Iranian
Painting attributed to 'Abd al-Vahhab Iranian
ca. 1525–30
Not on view
When Piran returns, the khaqan is presiding over a council of the allies. Shangul, the shah of Hind (India), brushes aside Piran's suggestion that they accept Rustam's conditions. Instead he wishes to engage in single combat with Rustam. Meanwhile, Piran and his clan consider Shangul to be foolhardy and prepare to distance themselves from his partisans on the battlefield.

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  • Title: "Shangul Stirs the Khaqan's Council to War on Rustam", Folio 276v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
  • Author: Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus)
  • Artist: Painting attributed to 'Abd al-Vahhab (Iranian)
  • Date: ca. 1525–30
  • Geography: Made in Iran, Tabriz
  • Medium: Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
  • Dimensions: Painting:
    H. 11 3/16 in. (28.4 cm)
    W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
    Entire Page:
    H. 18 11/16 in. (47.5 cm)
    W. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm)
  • Classification: Codices
  • Credit Line: Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970
  • Object Number: 1970.301.41
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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