Firman of Dara Shikoh

dated 1059 AH/1649–50 CE

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This royal decree begins with the phrase ‘Bismillah’, or ‘In the name of God’, written in red ink. The two blocks of red text directly below are the tughras (imperial handsigns) of Shah Jahan and of his son and heir apparent Dara Shikoh, who was later killed in the struggle for succession. The main text of this document is written in nasta‘liq script and refers to a petition by Ghairat Khan requesting the aid of Shah Jahan.

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Title: Firman of Dara Shikoh
Date: dated 1059 AH/1649–50 CE
Geography: Made in India
Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: H. 32 13/16 in. (83.3 cm)
W. 16 5/8 in. (42.2 cm)
Classification: Codices
Credit Line: Gift of Terence McInerney, 1997
Object Number: 1997.205
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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