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62 The maximum extent of the Safavid Empire under Shah Abbas I Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/62-the-maximum-extent-of-the-safavid-empire-under-shah-abbas-i-image208058284.htmlRMP2DTD0–62 The maximum extent of the Safavid Empire under Shah Abbas I
The beautiful mosaic dome of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Isfahan, Iran covered in scaffolding whilst under reservation repairs. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-beautiful-mosaic-dome-of-the-sheikh-lotfollah-mosque-isfahan-iran-covered-in-scaffolding-whilst-under-reservation-repairs-image211850260.htmlRFP8JH4M–The beautiful mosaic dome of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Isfahan, Iran covered in scaffolding whilst under reservation repairs.
A miniature from the Shahnama, Persia, early Safavid dynasty, provincial work from the 16th/17th century. Gouache on paper. Persian text of four lines with lavish depictions of persons. The edges somewhat stained, some overpainting, smaller repairs stabilised on reverse side by means of Japanese paper. Behind a passepartout, dimensions of the sheet 19.5 x 31.5 cm, historic, historical,, 17th century, 16th century, Persian Empire, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, fine arts, art, artful, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-miniature-from-the-shahnama-persia-early-safavid-dynasty-provincial-51501390.htmlRMCYP2FA–A miniature from the Shahnama, Persia, early Safavid dynasty, provincial work from the 16th/17th century. Gouache on paper. Persian text of four lines with lavish depictions of persons. The edges somewhat stained, some overpainting, smaller repairs stabilised on reverse side by means of Japanese paper. Behind a passepartout, dimensions of the sheet 19.5 x 31.5 cm, historic, historical,, 17th century, 16th century, Persian Empire, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, fine arts, art, artful, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available
Iran: A miniature painting by Aqa Mirak (fl. 1520-1576) of a Tabriz prince in repose, c. 1530 CE. Tabriz was capital of the Safavid Empire from 1501 to 1548, during which time many great painters, such as Aqa Mirak, Mir Sayyid Ali and Dust Muhammad produced magnificent royal manuscripts. Safavid art set the standard for painting, literature and architecture, as well as ceramics, metal and glass. While of course nourished by Persian culture, much Safavid art was strongly influenced by Turkish, Chinese, Ottoman and Western cultures. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iran-a-miniature-painting-by-aqa-mirak-fl-1520-1576-of-a-tabriz-prince-in-repose-c-1530-ce-tabriz-was-capital-of-the-safavid-empire-from-1501-to-1548-during-which-time-many-great-painters-such-as-aqa-mirak-mir-sayyid-ali-and-dust-muhammad-produced-magnificent-royal-manuscripts-safavid-art-set-the-standard-for-painting-literature-and-architecture-as-well-as-ceramics-metal-and-glass-while-of-course-nourished-by-persian-culture-much-safavid-art-was-strongly-influenced-by-turkish-chinese-ottoman-and-western-cultures-image344228154.htmlRM2B00XEJ–Iran: A miniature painting by Aqa Mirak (fl. 1520-1576) of a Tabriz prince in repose, c. 1530 CE. Tabriz was capital of the Safavid Empire from 1501 to 1548, during which time many great painters, such as Aqa Mirak, Mir Sayyid Ali and Dust Muhammad produced magnificent royal manuscripts. Safavid art set the standard for painting, literature and architecture, as well as ceramics, metal and glass. While of course nourished by Persian culture, much Safavid art was strongly influenced by Turkish, Chinese, Ottoman and Western cultures.
The recapture of Baghdad by the Ottoman Empire from the Safavids in 1638 during the Ottoman–Safavid War, 1623–1639. After an 18th century work by Caspar Luyken. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-recapture-of-baghdad-by-the-ottoman-empire-from-the-safavids-in-1638-during-the-ottomansafavid-war-16231639-after-an-18th-century-work-by-caspar-luyken-image397185441.htmlRM2E25A29–The recapture of Baghdad by the Ottoman Empire from the Safavids in 1638 during the Ottoman–Safavid War, 1623–1639. After an 18th century work by Caspar Luyken.
The Safavid dynasty (Persian: سلسلهٔ صفويان; Azerbaijani: صفویلر) was one of the most significant ruling dynasties of Iran. They ruled one of the greatest Persian empires since the Muslim conquest of Persia and established the Twelver school of Shi'a Islam as the official religion of their empire, marking one of the most important turning points in Muslim history. The Safavids ruled from 1501 to 1722 (experiencing a brief restoration from 1729 to 1736) and at their height, they controlled all of modern Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Azerbaijan and Republic of Armenia, most of Iraq, Geor Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-safavid-dynasty-persian-azerbaijani-was-one-of-the-most-significant-ruling-dynasties-of-iran-they-ruled-one-of-the-greatest-persian-empires-since-the-muslim-conquest-of-persia-and-established-the-twelver-school-of-shia-islam-as-the-official-religion-of-their-empire-marking-one-of-the-most-important-turning-points-in-muslim-history-the-safavids-ruled-from-1501-to-1722-experiencing-a-brief-restoration-from-1729-to-1736-and-at-their-height-they-controlled-all-of-modern-islamic-republic-of-iran-republic-of-azerbaijan-and-republic-of-armenia-most-of-iraq-geor-image344258840.htmlRM2B029JG–The Safavid dynasty (Persian: سلسلهٔ صفويان; Azerbaijani: صفویلر) was one of the most significant ruling dynasties of Iran. They ruled one of the greatest Persian empires since the Muslim conquest of Persia and established the Twelver school of Shi'a Islam as the official religion of their empire, marking one of the most important turning points in Muslim history. The Safavids ruled from 1501 to 1722 (experiencing a brief restoration from 1729 to 1736) and at their height, they controlled all of modern Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Azerbaijan and Republic of Armenia, most of Iraq, Geor
Persia, Isfahan. Interior of Hasht Behesht palace (the Eight Heavens). It was built in 1670 by order of Suleiman I (1648-1694), the 8th Safavid Shah, as private pavilion. Safavid Empire. Engraving by Lemaitre. Panorama Universal. History of Persia, 1851. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/persia-isfahan-interior-of-hasht-behesht-palace-the-eight-heavens-it-was-built-in-1670-by-order-of-suleiman-i-1648-1694-the-8th-safavid-shah-as-private-pavilion-safavid-empire-engraving-by-lemaitre-panorama-universal-history-of-persia-1851-image389272988.htmlRM2DH8WJM–Persia, Isfahan. Interior of Hasht Behesht palace (the Eight Heavens). It was built in 1670 by order of Suleiman I (1648-1694), the 8th Safavid Shah, as private pavilion. Safavid Empire. Engraving by Lemaitre. Panorama Universal. History of Persia, 1851.
India / Iran / Persia: Emperor Jahangir of India (right) and Shah Abbas of Persia embrace in a symbolic representation of friendship between the Mughal and Safavid Empires. Watercolour painting by Abu al-Hasan (1589 - c. 1630), c. 1610s. Jahangir (20 September 1569 - 8 November 1627) was the ruler of the Mughal Empire from 1605 until his death in 1627. Shāh ‘Abbās the Great (27 January 1571 - 19 January 1629) was Shah (king) of Iran, and generally considered the greatest ruler of the Safavid dynasty. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/india-iran-persia-emperor-jahangir-of-india-right-and-shah-abbas-of-persia-embrace-in-a-symbolic-representation-of-friendship-between-the-mughal-and-safavid-empires-watercolour-painting-by-abu-al-hasan-1589-c-1630-c-1610s-jahangir-20-september-1569-8-november-1627-was-the-ruler-of-the-mughal-empire-from-1605-until-his-death-in-1627-shh-abbs-the-great-27-january-1571-19-january-1629-was-shah-king-of-iran-and-generally-considered-the-greatest-ruler-of-the-safavid-dynasty-image543520046.htmlRM2PG7DA6–India / Iran / Persia: Emperor Jahangir of India (right) and Shah Abbas of Persia embrace in a symbolic representation of friendship between the Mughal and Safavid Empires. Watercolour painting by Abu al-Hasan (1589 - c. 1630), c. 1610s. Jahangir (20 September 1569 - 8 November 1627) was the ruler of the Mughal Empire from 1605 until his death in 1627. Shāh ‘Abbās the Great (27 January 1571 - 19 January 1629) was Shah (king) of Iran, and generally considered the greatest ruler of the Safavid dynasty.
'Les Estats, Empires, Royaumes et Principautez du Monde' (The States, Empires, Kingdoms and Principalities of the World), by D. T. V. Y. (Pierre d'Avity, 1573-1635). Statement of the State of the Safavids of Persia, summary. Edition printed in Geneva by Samuel Chouët, 1665. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/les-estats-empires-royaumes-et-principautez-du-monde-the-states-empires-kingdoms-and-principalities-of-the-world-by-d-t-v-y-pierre-davity-1573-1635-statement-of-the-state-of-the-safavids-of-persia-summary-edition-printed-in-geneva-by-samuel-chout-1665-image596534768.htmlRM2WJEE54–'Les Estats, Empires, Royaumes et Principautez du Monde' (The States, Empires, Kingdoms and Principalities of the World), by D. T. V. Y. (Pierre d'Avity, 1573-1635). Statement of the State of the Safavids of Persia, summary. Edition printed in Geneva by Samuel Chouët, 1665.
Ismail I, 17.7.1487 - 23.5.1524, Shah of Persia 1501 - 1524, half length, copper engraving, 16th century, , Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-ismail-i-1771487-2351524-shah-of-persia-1501-1524-half-length-copper-28630137.htmlRMBJG60W–Ismail I, 17.7.1487 - 23.5.1524, Shah of Persia 1501 - 1524, half length, copper engraving, 16th century, , Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared
Iran: A muezzin calls the faithful to prayer, while in a madrassa, students cook, read, write, wash or are beaten by the master in this painting from Tabriz, c. 1540 CE. Tabriz was capital of the Safavid Empire from 1501 to 1548, during which time many great painters, such as Aqa Mirak, Mir Sayyid Ali and Dust Muhammad produced magnificent royal manuscripts. Safavid art set the standard for painting, literature and architecture, as well as ceramics, metal and glass. Aside from Persian culture, much Safavid art was also strongly influenced by Turkish, Chinese, Ottoman and Western cultures. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iran-a-muezzin-calls-the-faithful-to-prayer-while-in-a-madrassa-students-cook-read-write-wash-or-are-beaten-by-the-master-in-this-painting-from-tabriz-c-1540-ce-tabriz-was-capital-of-the-safavid-empire-from-1501-to-1548-during-which-time-many-great-painters-such-as-aqa-mirak-mir-sayyid-ali-and-dust-muhammad-produced-magnificent-royal-manuscripts-safavid-art-set-the-standard-for-painting-literature-and-architecture-as-well-as-ceramics-metal-and-glass-aside-from-persian-culture-much-safavid-art-was-also-strongly-influenced-by-turkish-chinese-ottoman-and-western-cultures-image344228128.htmlRM2B00XDM–Iran: A muezzin calls the faithful to prayer, while in a madrassa, students cook, read, write, wash or are beaten by the master in this painting from Tabriz, c. 1540 CE. Tabriz was capital of the Safavid Empire from 1501 to 1548, during which time many great painters, such as Aqa Mirak, Mir Sayyid Ali and Dust Muhammad produced magnificent royal manuscripts. Safavid art set the standard for painting, literature and architecture, as well as ceramics, metal and glass. Aside from Persian culture, much Safavid art was also strongly influenced by Turkish, Chinese, Ottoman and Western cultures.
Detail of Silk Brocade Featuring Safavid Courtiers Leading Georgian Captives,' Safavid Dynasty, 17th Century, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. This silk brocade illustrates the political and cultural dynamics of the Safavid Empire, giving insight into the historical context of 17th-century Persia, reflecting both the aesthetic values and the geopolitical realities of the time. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/detail-of-silk-brocade-featuring-safavid-courtiers-leading-georgian-captives-safavid-dynasty-17th-century-at-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art-new-york-this-silk-brocade-illustrates-the-political-and-cultural-dynamics-of-the-safavid-empire-giving-insight-into-the-historical-context-of-17th-century-persia-reflecting-both-the-aesthetic-values-and-the-geopolitical-realities-of-the-time-image601212056.htmlRM2WX3G34–Detail of Silk Brocade Featuring Safavid Courtiers Leading Georgian Captives,' Safavid Dynasty, 17th Century, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. This silk brocade illustrates the political and cultural dynamics of the Safavid Empire, giving insight into the historical context of 17th-century Persia, reflecting both the aesthetic values and the geopolitical realities of the time.
Art inspired by Textile Fragment with Flowers, Birds and Butterflies, 17th–18th century, Attributed to Iran, Silk, metal wrapped thread; cut and voided velvet, Textile: L. 14 5/8 in. (37.2 cm), Textiles, Seventeenth century silk velvets from the Safavid empire were popular commodities, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/art-inspired-by-textile-fragment-with-flowers-birds-and-butterflies-17th18th-century-attributed-to-iran-silk-metal-wrapped-thread-cut-and-voided-velvet-textile-l-14-58-in-372-cm-textiles-seventeenth-century-silk-velvets-from-the-safavid-empire-were-popular-commodities-classic-works-modernized-by-artotop-with-a-splash-of-modernity-shapes-color-and-value-eye-catching-visual-impact-on-art-emotions-through-freedom-of-artworks-in-a-contemporary-way-a-timeless-message-pursuing-a-wildly-creative-new-direction-artists-turning-to-the-digital-medium-and-creating-the-artotop-nft-image463027069.htmlRF2HW8KN1–Art inspired by Textile Fragment with Flowers, Birds and Butterflies, 17th–18th century, Attributed to Iran, Silk, metal wrapped thread; cut and voided velvet, Textile: L. 14 5/8 in. (37.2 cm), Textiles, Seventeenth century silk velvets from the Safavid empire were popular commodities, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
Close up view of colorful frescoes inside the Chehel Sotoun Palace depicting lifestyle scenes from the 17th century’ Safavid Empire. Isfahan, Iran. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/close-up-view-of-colorful-frescoes-inside-the-chehel-sotoun-palace-depicting-lifestyle-scenes-from-the-17th-century-safavid-empire-isfahan-iran-image603389611.htmlRM2X1JNGY–Close up view of colorful frescoes inside the Chehel Sotoun Palace depicting lifestyle scenes from the 17th century’ Safavid Empire. Isfahan, Iran.
Art inspired by Floral Brocade, late 17th–early 18th century, Attributed to Iran, Silk, metal wrapped thread; lampas, Textile: H. 27 1/2 in. (69.9 cm), Textiles-Woven, Raw silk as well as silk velvets and brocades were major exports to Europe from the Safavid Empire. Contemporary, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/art-inspired-by-floral-brocade-late-17thearly-18th-century-attributed-to-iran-silk-metal-wrapped-thread-lampas-textile-h-27-12-in-699-cm-textiles-woven-raw-silk-as-well-as-silk-velvets-and-brocades-were-major-exports-to-europe-from-the-safavid-empire-contemporary-classic-works-modernized-by-artotop-with-a-splash-of-modernity-shapes-color-and-value-eye-catching-visual-impact-on-art-emotions-through-freedom-of-artworks-in-a-contemporary-way-a-timeless-message-pursuing-a-wildly-creative-new-direction-artists-turning-to-the-digital-medium-and-creating-the-artotop-nft-image462822041.htmlRF2HTYA6H–Art inspired by Floral Brocade, late 17th–early 18th century, Attributed to Iran, Silk, metal wrapped thread; lampas, Textile: H. 27 1/2 in. (69.9 cm), Textiles-Woven, Raw silk as well as silk velvets and brocades were major exports to Europe from the Safavid Empire. Contemporary, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
History.18th century. Persian empire. Persian punishments .Engraving. (Later colouration). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/history18th-century-persian-empire-persian-punishments-engraving-later-image69370050.htmlRME0T25P–History.18th century. Persian empire. Persian punishments .Engraving. (Later colouration).
Mughal-Safavid War,Siege of Kandahar,1653 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mughal-safavid-warsiege-of-kandahar1653-image151886502.htmlRMJR30NX–Mughal-Safavid War,Siege of Kandahar,1653
Map of Persia, Persia sive sophorum regnum (title on object), Map of the Persian Empire around the middle of the Safavid dynasty. Around a degree division. Bottom left a title cartouche with three standing figures on top. Bottom right a blank coat of arms., print maker: Matthäus Merian (I), (possibly), after design by: Willem Janszoon Blaeu, after 1634, paper, height 283 mm × width 370 mm, print Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/map-of-persia-persia-sive-sophorum-regnum-title-on-object-map-of-the-persian-empire-around-the-middle-of-the-safavid-dynasty-around-a-degree-division-bottom-left-a-title-cartouche-with-three-standing-figures-on-top-bottom-right-a-blank-coat-of-arms-print-maker-matthus-merian-i-possibly-after-design-by-willem-janszoon-blaeu-after-1634-paper-height-283-mm-width-370-mm-print-image599478474.htmlRM2WR8GWE–Map of Persia, Persia sive sophorum regnum (title on object), Map of the Persian Empire around the middle of the Safavid dynasty. Around a degree division. Bottom left a title cartouche with three standing figures on top. Bottom right a blank coat of arms., print maker: Matthäus Merian (I), (possibly), after design by: Willem Janszoon Blaeu, after 1634, paper, height 283 mm × width 370 mm, print
The impressive and colourful dome of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Naqsh-e-Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-impressive-and-colourful-dome-of-the-sheikh-lotfollah-mosque-in-naqsh-e-jahan-square-isfahan-iran-image211850256.htmlRFP8JH4G–The impressive and colourful dome of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Naqsh-e-Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran.
. English: This historical regional map of the Middle East illustrates Asien territories of the ottoman Empire as well as Persian Safavid Empire. Created by a British engraver named Emanuel Bowen between 1744 and 1752. Also showing the Persian Gulf in the map. فارسی: امپراتوری صفوی ایران، نقشهای از امانوئل بوون انگلیسی که در میان سالهای ۱۷۴۴ تا ۱۷۵۲ طراحی شدهاست. نام خلیج فارس در آن ذکر شدهاست. 23 November 2010, 18:21 (UTC). Safavid Persian Empire.jpg: Emanuel Bowen (1694–1767) Alternative names Emanuel Bowen Description British cartographer Date of birth/death 1694 1767 Locatio Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/english-this-historical-regional-map-of-the-middle-east-illustrates-asien-territories-of-the-ottoman-empire-as-well-as-persian-safavid-empire-created-by-a-british-engraver-named-emanuel-bowen-between-1744-and-1752-also-showing-the-persian-gulf-in-the-map-23-november-2010-1821-utc-safavid-persian-empirejpg-emanuel-bowen-16941767-alternative-names-emanuel-bowen-description-british-cartographer-date-of-birthdeath-1694-1767-locatio-image185882637.htmlRMMPBK5H–. English: This historical regional map of the Middle East illustrates Asien territories of the ottoman Empire as well as Persian Safavid Empire. Created by a British engraver named Emanuel Bowen between 1744 and 1752. Also showing the Persian Gulf in the map. فارسی: امپراتوری صفوی ایران، نقشهای از امانوئل بوون انگلیسی که در میان سالهای ۱۷۴۴ تا ۱۷۵۲ طراحی شدهاست. نام خلیج فارس در آن ذکر شدهاست. 23 November 2010, 18:21 (UTC). Safavid Persian Empire.jpg: Emanuel Bowen (1694–1767) Alternative names Emanuel Bowen Description British cartographer Date of birth/death 1694 1767 Locatio
A woman in a red coat stops for a photo in front of the impressive and colourful dome of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Naqsh-e-Jahan Square, Isfahan, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-woman-in-a-red-coat-stops-for-a-photo-in-front-of-the-impressive-and-colourful-dome-of-the-sheikh-lotfollah-mosque-in-naqsh-e-jahan-square-isfahan-image214945211.htmlRFPDKGPK–A woman in a red coat stops for a photo in front of the impressive and colourful dome of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Naqsh-e-Jahan Square, Isfahan,
Iran. Isfahan. Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque. 17th century. Reign of Shah Abbas I. Safavid dynastry. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iran-isfahan-sheikh-lotfollah-mosque-17th-century-reign-of-shah-abbas-image68497139.htmlRMDYC8PB–Iran. Isfahan. Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque. 17th century. Reign of Shah Abbas I. Safavid dynastry.
New and accurate map of Persia, with the Safavid and Mughal Empire. Artist: Bowen, Emanuel (c. 1714-1767) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-new-and-accurate-map-of-persia-with-the-safavid-and-mughal-empire-74093364.htmlRME8F6RG–New and accurate map of Persia, with the Safavid and Mughal Empire. Artist: Bowen, Emanuel (c. 1714-1767)
Textile Fragment with Flowers, Birds and Butterflies 17th–18th century Seventeenth?century silk velvets from the Safavid empire were popular commodities in Europe as well as the local market. Contemporary paintings and court chronicles show these rich fabrics as the desired material for clothing among Iranian aristocrats. This square fragment has four repetitions of a floral motif in a palette of blue, beige, and orange and may have lost some of its original bright colors over time.. Textile Fragment with Flowers, Birds and Butterflies. 17th–18th century. Silk, metal wrapped thread; cut and vo Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/textile-fragment-with-flowers-birds-and-butterflies-17th18th-century-seventeenthcentury-silk-velvets-from-the-safavid-empire-were-popular-commodities-in-europe-as-well-as-the-local-market-contemporary-paintings-and-court-chronicles-show-these-rich-fabrics-as-the-desired-material-for-clothing-among-iranian-aristocrats-this-square-fragment-has-four-repetitions-of-a-floral-motif-in-a-palette-of-blue-beige-and-orange-and-may-have-lost-some-of-its-original-bright-colors-over-time-textile-fragment-with-flowers-birds-and-butterflies-17th18th-century-silk-metal-wrapped-thread-cut-and-vo-image458128893.htmlRM2HH9G25–Textile Fragment with Flowers, Birds and Butterflies 17th–18th century Seventeenth?century silk velvets from the Safavid empire were popular commodities in Europe as well as the local market. Contemporary paintings and court chronicles show these rich fabrics as the desired material for clothing among Iranian aristocrats. This square fragment has four repetitions of a floral motif in a palette of blue, beige, and orange and may have lost some of its original bright colors over time.. Textile Fragment with Flowers, Birds and Butterflies. 17th–18th century. Silk, metal wrapped thread; cut and vo
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, one of the masterpieces of Iranian architecture was built during the Safavid Empire on the east side of Emam Square Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sheikh-lotfollah-mosque-one-of-the-masterpieces-of-iranian-architecture-was-built-during-the-safavid-empire-on-the-east-side-of-emam-square-image591487409.htmlRF2WA8G69–Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, one of the masterpieces of Iranian architecture was built during the Safavid Empire on the east side of Emam Square
Floral Brocade late 17th–early 18th century Raw silk as well as silk velvets and brocades were major exports to Europe from the Safavid Empire. Contemporary paintings show that rich brocades were equally popular for clothing among the Iranian aristocracy. This fragment has a dark red ground with rows of stylized composite flowers in shades of green, blue, white, tan, and pink arranged in straight rows paired with abstract sundry leaves. Like their Mughal and Deccan counterparts, such textiles may have been inspired by printed Dutch and English botanicals.. Floral Brocade 451487 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/floral-brocade-late-17thearly-18th-century-raw-silk-as-well-as-silk-velvets-and-brocades-were-major-exports-to-europe-from-the-safavid-empire-contemporary-paintings-show-that-rich-brocades-were-equally-popular-for-clothing-among-the-iranian-aristocracy-this-fragment-has-a-dark-red-ground-with-rows-of-stylized-composite-flowers-in-shades-of-green-blue-white-tan-and-pink-arranged-in-straight-rows-paired-with-abstract-sundry-leaves-like-their-mughal-and-deccan-counterparts-such-textiles-may-have-been-inspired-by-printed-dutch-and-english-botanicals-floral-brocade-451487-image458096063.htmlRM2HH825K–Floral Brocade late 17th–early 18th century Raw silk as well as silk velvets and brocades were major exports to Europe from the Safavid Empire. Contemporary paintings show that rich brocades were equally popular for clothing among the Iranian aristocracy. This fragment has a dark red ground with rows of stylized composite flowers in shades of green, blue, white, tan, and pink arranged in straight rows paired with abstract sundry leaves. Like their Mughal and Deccan counterparts, such textiles may have been inspired by printed Dutch and English botanicals.. Floral Brocade 451487
New and accurate map of Persia, with the Safavid and Mughal Empire. Museum: PRIVATE COLLECTION. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/new-and-accurate-map-of-persia-with-the-safavid-and-mughal-empire-museum-private-collection-image212330446.htmlRMP9CDJ6–New and accurate map of Persia, with the Safavid and Mughal Empire. Museum: PRIVATE COLLECTION.
Historic Persia (Iran) in 1935 - Archaeology - SHAPUR - A carved tablet featuring the saddle horse of Shapur I and his soldiers Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-historic-persia-iran-in-1935-archaeology-shapur-a-carved-tablet-featuring-170976677.htmlRMKX4JDW–Historic Persia (Iran) in 1935 - Archaeology - SHAPUR - A carved tablet featuring the saddle horse of Shapur I and his soldiers
Persian nobleman. Engraving. 19th century. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/persian-nobleman-engraving-19th-century-image523762231.htmlRM2NC3C1Y–Persian nobleman. Engraving. 19th century.
Iran: A painting by Ali-Quli Jabbadar (1666-1694) depicting a 17th-century royal garden pavilion scene from the court of the Safavid Shah Sulaiman. The Safavids were one of the most significant ruling dynasties of Persia and established the Twelver school of Shi'a Islam as the official religion of their empire, marking one of the most important turning points in the history of Islam. This Shia dynasty was of mixed ancestry: Kurdish, Azerbaijani, Georgian and Greek, and ruled Iran from 1501 to 1722. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iran-a-painting-by-ali-quli-jabbadar-1666-1694-depicting-a-17th-century-royal-garden-pavilion-scene-from-the-court-of-the-safavid-shah-sulaiman-the-safavids-were-one-of-the-most-significant-ruling-dynasties-of-persia-and-established-the-twelver-school-of-shia-islam-as-the-official-religion-of-their-empire-marking-one-of-the-most-important-turning-points-in-the-history-of-islam-this-shia-dynasty-was-of-mixed-ancestry-kurdish-azerbaijani-georgian-and-greek-and-ruled-iran-from-1501-to-1722-image344229970.htmlRM2B010RE–Iran: A painting by Ali-Quli Jabbadar (1666-1694) depicting a 17th-century royal garden pavilion scene from the court of the Safavid Shah Sulaiman. The Safavids were one of the most significant ruling dynasties of Persia and established the Twelver school of Shi'a Islam as the official religion of their empire, marking one of the most important turning points in the history of Islam. This Shia dynasty was of mixed ancestry: Kurdish, Azerbaijani, Georgian and Greek, and ruled Iran from 1501 to 1722.
BAHRAM GUR SEES HERD OF DEER MESMERIZED BY DILARAMS MUSIC, by Miskin, 1570-99, watercolor painting. Persian Sasanian King Bahram Gur with his beautiful slave girl, Dilaram, who could make animals sleep or awaken with the sound of her music. This painting is from 16th c. Mughal Emperor Akbar’s personal copy of the Indian poet, Amir Khusrau Dihlavis, KHAMSA (BSLOC 2017 16 18) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-bahram-gur-sees-herd-of-deer-mesmerized-by-dilarams-music-by-miskin-170559671.htmlRMKWDJGR–BAHRAM GUR SEES HERD OF DEER MESMERIZED BY DILARAMS MUSIC, by Miskin, 1570-99, watercolor painting. Persian Sasanian King Bahram Gur with his beautiful slave girl, Dilaram, who could make animals sleep or awaken with the sound of her music. This painting is from 16th c. Mughal Emperor Akbar’s personal copy of the Indian poet, Amir Khusrau Dihlavis, KHAMSA (BSLOC 2017 16 18)
Iran/Persia: Emir resting under a tree. Miniature painting by Shaykh Muhammad (fl. 16th century), c. 1557. The Safavid Dynasty was one of the most significant ruling dynasties of Iran. They ruled one of the greatest Persian empires since the Muslim conquest of Persia and established the Twelver school of Shi'a Islam as the official religion of their empire, marking one of the most important turning points in Muslim history. The Safavids ruled from 1501 to 1722 (experiencing a brief restoration from 1729 to 1736). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iranpersia-emir-resting-under-a-tree-miniature-painting-by-shaykh-muhammad-fl-16th-century-c-1557-the-safavid-dynasty-was-one-of-the-most-significant-ruling-dynasties-of-iran-they-ruled-one-of-the-greatest-persian-empires-since-the-muslim-conquest-of-persia-and-established-the-twelver-school-of-shia-islam-as-the-official-religion-of-their-empire-marking-one-of-the-most-important-turning-points-in-muslim-history-the-safavids-ruled-from-1501-to-1722-experiencing-a-brief-restoration-from-1729-to-1736-image344245060.htmlRM2B01M2C–Iran/Persia: Emir resting under a tree. Miniature painting by Shaykh Muhammad (fl. 16th century), c. 1557. The Safavid Dynasty was one of the most significant ruling dynasties of Iran. They ruled one of the greatest Persian empires since the Muslim conquest of Persia and established the Twelver school of Shi'a Islam as the official religion of their empire, marking one of the most important turning points in Muslim history. The Safavids ruled from 1501 to 1722 (experiencing a brief restoration from 1729 to 1736).
Close up view of colorful frescoes inside the Chehel Sotoun Palace depicting lifestyle scenes from the 17th century’ Safavid Empire. Isfahan, Iran. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/close-up-view-of-colorful-frescoes-inside-the-chehel-sotoun-palace-depicting-lifestyle-scenes-from-the-17th-century-safavid-empire-isfahan-iran-image603389614.htmlRM2X1JNH2–Close up view of colorful frescoes inside the Chehel Sotoun Palace depicting lifestyle scenes from the 17th century’ Safavid Empire. Isfahan, Iran.
Mongolia/Iran: A coin of the Great Khan Hulagu (r. 1256-1265). Photo by PHGCOM (CC BY-SA 3.0 License). Hulagu Khan was a Mongol ruler who conquered much of Southwest Asia. Son of Tolui and the Kerait princess Sorghaghtani Beki, he was a grandson of Genghis Khan, and the brother of Arik Boke, Mongke Khan and Kublai Khan. Hulagu's army greatly expanded the southwestern portion of the Mongol Empire, founding the Ilkhanate of Persia, a precursor to the eventual Safavid dynasty, and then the modern state of Iran. Under Hulagu's leadership, the Mongols destroyed the centre of Islamic power, Baghdad Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mongoliairan-a-coin-of-the-great-khan-hulagu-r-1256-1265-photo-by-phgcom-cc-by-sa-30-license-hulagu-khan-was-a-mongol-ruler-who-conquered-much-of-southwest-asia-son-of-tolui-and-the-kerait-princess-sorghaghtani-beki-he-was-a-grandson-of-genghis-khan-and-the-brother-of-arik-boke-mongke-khan-and-kublai-khan-hulagus-army-greatly-expanded-the-southwestern-portion-of-the-mongol-empire-founding-the-ilkhanate-of-persia-a-precursor-to-the-eventual-safavid-dynasty-and-then-the-modern-state-of-iran-under-hulagus-leadership-the-mongols-destroyed-the-centre-of-islamic-power-baghdad-image344230811.htmlRM2B011WF–Mongolia/Iran: A coin of the Great Khan Hulagu (r. 1256-1265). Photo by PHGCOM (CC BY-SA 3.0 License). Hulagu Khan was a Mongol ruler who conquered much of Southwest Asia. Son of Tolui and the Kerait princess Sorghaghtani Beki, he was a grandson of Genghis Khan, and the brother of Arik Boke, Mongke Khan and Kublai Khan. Hulagu's army greatly expanded the southwestern portion of the Mongol Empire, founding the Ilkhanate of Persia, a precursor to the eventual Safavid dynasty, and then the modern state of Iran. Under Hulagu's leadership, the Mongols destroyed the centre of Islamic power, Baghdad
Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896) was the Shah of Qajar Iran aka Qajar Persia from 5 September 1848 to 1 May 1896 when he was assassinated. He was the son of Mohammad Shah Qajar and Malek Jahān Khānom and the third longest reigning monarch in Iranian history after Shapur II of the Sassanid dynasty and Tahmasp I of the Safavid Dynasty. Nasser al-Din Shah had sovereign power for close to 50 years. He was the first modern Persian monarch who formally visited Europe and also wrote his memoirs. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/naser-al-din-shah-qajar-1831-1896-was-the-shah-of-qajar-iran-aka-qajar-persia-from-5-september-1848-to-1-may-1896-when-he-was-assassinated-he-was-the-son-of-mohammad-shah-qajar-and-malek-jahn-khnom-and-the-third-longest-reigning-monarch-in-iranian-history-after-shapur-ii-of-the-sassanid-dynasty-and-tahmasp-i-of-the-safavid-dynasty-nasser-al-din-shah-had-sovereign-power-for-close-to-50-years-he-was-the-first-modern-persian-monarch-who-formally-visited-europe-and-also-wrote-his-memoirs-image456130935.htmlRM2HE2FJF–Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896) was the Shah of Qajar Iran aka Qajar Persia from 5 September 1848 to 1 May 1896 when he was assassinated. He was the son of Mohammad Shah Qajar and Malek Jahān Khānom and the third longest reigning monarch in Iranian history after Shapur II of the Sassanid dynasty and Tahmasp I of the Safavid Dynasty. Nasser al-Din Shah had sovereign power for close to 50 years. He was the first modern Persian monarch who formally visited Europe and also wrote his memoirs.
The Mughal-Safavid War of 1649-53 was fought between the Mughal and Safavid empires in the territory of modern Afghanistan. The war began after a Persian army, while the Mughals were at war with the Janid Uzbeks, captured the fortress city of Kandahar and other strategic cities that controlled the region. Shah Jahan sent Aurangzeb with 50,000 soldiers to recapture it, but although he defeated the Safavids outside the city he was unable to take it. He attempted to take the fortress city again in 1652. After two months of fighting Persian resistance and the growing activities of the Uzbeks, Aura Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-mughal-safavid-war-of-1649-53-was-fought-between-the-mughal-and-image151887011.htmlRMJR31C3–The Mughal-Safavid War of 1649-53 was fought between the Mughal and Safavid empires in the territory of modern Afghanistan. The war began after a Persian army, while the Mughals were at war with the Janid Uzbeks, captured the fortress city of Kandahar and other strategic cities that controlled the region. Shah Jahan sent Aurangzeb with 50,000 soldiers to recapture it, but although he defeated the Safavids outside the city he was unable to take it. He attempted to take the fortress city again in 1652. After two months of fighting Persian resistance and the growing activities of the Uzbeks, Aura
Iran/Persia: Bahram Gur in the Red Pavilion. From a manuscript of Amir Khusraw's Hasht-Bihisht, Safavid Dynasty, 1609. Bahram V (406-438) was the fourteenth Sassanid King of Persia (r. 421-438). Also called Bahram Gur or Bahramgur, he was a son of Yazdegerd I (r. 399-421), after whose sudden death (or assassination) he gained the crown against the opposition of the grandees by the help of Mundhir, the Arab dynast of al-Hirah. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iranpersia-bahram-gur-in-the-red-pavilion-from-a-manuscript-of-amir-khusraws-hasht-bihisht-safavid-dynasty-1609-bahram-v-406-438-was-the-fourteenth-sassanid-king-of-persia-r-421-438-also-called-bahram-gur-or-bahramgur-he-was-a-son-of-yazdegerd-i-r-399-421-after-whose-sudden-death-or-assassination-he-gained-the-crown-against-the-opposition-of-the-grandees-by-the-help-of-mundhir-the-arab-dynast-of-al-hirah-image344249745.htmlRM2B01X1N–Iran/Persia: Bahram Gur in the Red Pavilion. From a manuscript of Amir Khusraw's Hasht-Bihisht, Safavid Dynasty, 1609. Bahram V (406-438) was the fourteenth Sassanid King of Persia (r. 421-438). Also called Bahram Gur or Bahramgur, he was a son of Yazdegerd I (r. 399-421), after whose sudden death (or assassination) he gained the crown against the opposition of the grandees by the help of Mundhir, the Arab dynast of al-Hirah.
tehran hunting scene iran shah tahmasp 1880 tile horse spear lance Mashad safavid shah Persia Persian Iranian heritage Ceramic Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-tehran-hunting-scene-iran-shah-tahmasp-1880-tile-horse-spear-lance-15639493.htmlRMAP10NX–tehran hunting scene iran shah tahmasp 1880 tile horse spear lance Mashad safavid shah Persia Persian Iranian heritage Ceramic
Map of Afghanistan during the Safavid and Moghul Empire Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-map-of-afghanistan-during-the-safavid-and-moghul-empire-142967683.htmlRMJ8GMMK–Map of Afghanistan during the Safavid and Moghul Empire
Sun light beams shine through a lattice window high up in the stunning Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque's mosaic covered decorative arches. Isfahan, Iran. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sun-light-beams-shine-through-a-lattice-window-high-up-in-the-stunning-sheikh-lotfollah-mosques-mosaic-covered-decorative-arches-isfahan-iran-image211128369.htmlRFP7DMAW–Sun light beams shine through a lattice window high up in the stunning Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque's mosaic covered decorative arches. Isfahan, Iran.
Abbas I the Great (1571-1629). Shah of the Safavid dynasty. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-abbas-i-the-great-1571-1629-shah-of-the-safavid-dynasty-37233205.htmlRMC4G399–Abbas I the Great (1571-1629). Shah of the Safavid dynasty.
Bahram Gur Enthroned after Killing Two Lions, from a Book of Kings (Shahnama) manuscript, ca. 1540, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, image: 7 3/4 × 4 3/16 in. (19.7 × 10.7 cm), Famous for his love of hunting and music, Bahram Gur (r. 420–38 C.E.) was the fifteenth king of the Sasanian Empire, which controlled the greater Iranian region until the advent of Islam. Also popular for abolishing taxes, Bahram Gur features in the Book of Kings (Shahnama) and elsewhere in Persian literature., Iranian/Persian, Islamic, Safavid dynasty (1501–1722), Paintings Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bahram-gur-enthroned-after-killing-two-lions-from-a-book-of-kings-shahnamamanuscript-ca1540-ink-opaque-watercolor-and-gold-on-paper-image-7-34-4-316-in-197-107-cm-famous-for-his-love-of-hunting-and-music-bahram-gur-r-42038-ce-was-the-fifteenth-king-of-the-sasanian-empire-which-controlled-the-greater-iranian-region-until-the-advent-of-islam-also-popular-for-abolishing-taxes-bahram-gur-features-in-the-book-of-kings-shahnama-and-elsewhere-in-persianliterature-iranianpersianislamic-safavid-dynasty15011722-paintings-image392991262.htmlRM2DRA8A6–Bahram Gur Enthroned after Killing Two Lions, from a Book of Kings (Shahnama) manuscript, ca. 1540, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, image: 7 3/4 × 4 3/16 in. (19.7 × 10.7 cm), Famous for his love of hunting and music, Bahram Gur (r. 420–38 C.E.) was the fifteenth king of the Sasanian Empire, which controlled the greater Iranian region until the advent of Islam. Also popular for abolishing taxes, Bahram Gur features in the Book of Kings (Shahnama) and elsewhere in Persian literature., Iranian/Persian, Islamic, Safavid dynasty (1501–1722), Paintings
Safavid Persian Empire cropped - Caucasus Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-safavid-persian-empire-cropped-caucasus-134832140.htmlRMHRA3NG–Safavid Persian Empire cropped - Caucasus
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, one of the masterpieces of Iranian architecture was built during the Safavid Empire on the east side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sheikh-lotfollah-mosque-one-of-the-masterpieces-of-iranian-architecture-was-built-during-the-safavid-empire-on-the-east-side-of-naqsh-e-jahan-square-image591222894.htmlRF2W9TERA–Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, one of the masterpieces of Iranian architecture was built during the Safavid Empire on the east side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square
. فارسی: نقشهٔ امپراطوری ایران در سال ۱۷۲۹ میلادی برابر با ۱۱۰۸ خورشیدی و ۱۱۴۲ قمری در زمان دودمان صفوی English: The map of the Persian Empire in 1729 at the time of safavid Dynasty . 2 May 2012. ابراهیم عن متفرقکان-ibrahim 259 Iran-map-cut Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/english-the-map-of-the-persian-empire-in-1729-at-the-time-of-safavid-dynasty-2-may-2012-ibrahim-259-iran-map-cut-image188839674.htmlRMMY6AX2–. فارسی: نقشهٔ امپراطوری ایران در سال ۱۷۲۹ میلادی برابر با ۱۱۰۸ خورشیدی و ۱۱۴۲ قمری در زمان دودمان صفوی English: The map of the Persian Empire in 1729 at the time of safavid Dynasty . 2 May 2012. ابراهیم عن متفرقکان-ibrahim 259 Iran-map-cut
Iran. Isfahan. Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque. 17th century. Reigh of Shah Abbas I. Safavid dynastry. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iran-isfahan-sheikh-lotfollah-mosque-17th-century-reigh-of-shah-abbas-i-safavid-dynastry-image209611234.htmlRMP50H7E–Iran. Isfahan. Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque. 17th century. Reigh of Shah Abbas I. Safavid dynastry.
Historic Persia (Iran) in 1935 - Archaeology - Takht I Rustam, near Tehran Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-historic-persia-iran-in-1935-archaeology-takht-i-rustam-near-tehran-170976674.htmlRMKX4JDP–Historic Persia (Iran) in 1935 - Archaeology - Takht I Rustam, near Tehran
Persian nobleman. Engraving. 19th century. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/persian-nobleman-engraving-19th-century-image523661155.htmlRM2NBXR43–Persian nobleman. Engraving. 19th century.
Safavid Persian Empire Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-safavid-persian-empire-143413456.htmlRMJ99194–Safavid Persian Empire
THE HOUSE OF BIJAPUR, by Chand Muhammad, 1670-80s, Indian painting, ink, watercolor on paper. Dynastic portrait of all nine Adil Shahi sultans who ruled Bijapur, a Deccan sultanate, from c. 1550 to 1686, when it was conquered by the Mughal Empire. The last Sultan, Sikandar Adil Shah, is the boy at far right. In center, the key of legitimacy is given by Isma’il, founder of the Safavid dynasty of Iran, to Yusuf, founder of the Bijapur dynasty (BSLOC 2017 16 28) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-house-of-bijapur-by-chand-muhammad-1670-80s-indian-painting-ink-170559685.htmlRMKWDJH9–THE HOUSE OF BIJAPUR, by Chand Muhammad, 1670-80s, Indian painting, ink, watercolor on paper. Dynastic portrait of all nine Adil Shahi sultans who ruled Bijapur, a Deccan sultanate, from c. 1550 to 1686, when it was conquered by the Mughal Empire. The last Sultan, Sikandar Adil Shah, is the boy at far right. In center, the key of legitimacy is given by Isma’il, founder of the Safavid dynasty of Iran, to Yusuf, founder of the Bijapur dynasty (BSLOC 2017 16 28)
Map of Afghanistan during the Safavid and Moghul Empire. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/map-of-afghanistan-during-the-safavid-and-moghul-empire-image398128233.htmlRM2E3M8HD–Map of Afghanistan during the Safavid and Moghul Empire.
Close up view of colorful frescoes inside the Chehel Sotoun Palace depicting wine drinking scenes in the 17th century Safavid Empire. Isfahan, Iran. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/close-up-view-of-colorful-frescoes-inside-the-chehel-sotoun-palace-depicting-wine-drinking-scenes-in-the-17th-century-safavid-empire-isfahan-iran-image603389605.htmlRM2X1JNGN–Close up view of colorful frescoes inside the Chehel Sotoun Palace depicting wine drinking scenes in the 17th century Safavid Empire. Isfahan, Iran.
Ottoman line icons collection. Empire, Sultan, Conquest, Janissary, Caliphate, Byzantine, Mosque vector and linear illustration. Bazaar,Pasha,Harem Stock Vectorhttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ottoman-line-icons-collection-empire-sultan-conquest-janissary-caliphate-byzantine-mosque-vector-and-linear-illustration-bazaarpashaharem-image546794423.htmlRF2PNGHT7–Ottoman line icons collection. Empire, Sultan, Conquest, Janissary, Caliphate, Byzantine, Mosque vector and linear illustration. Bazaar,Pasha,Harem
![Mausoleum Of Humayoon [Humayun] [Nasir-ud-Din Muḥammad (Persian: romanized: Nasīr-ad-Dīn Muhammad; 6 March 1508 – 27 January 1556), better known by his regnal name, Humayun (Persian: همایون, romanized: Humāyūn), was the second emperor of the Mughal Empire, who ruled over territory in what is now Afghanistan, Pakistan, Northern India, and Bangladesh from 1530 to 1540 and again from 1555 to 1556. Like his father, Babur, he lost his kingdom early but regained it with the aid of the Safavid dynasty of Persia, with additional territory. At the time of his death in 1556, the Mughal Empire spanned Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2H5AN2K/mausoleum-of-humayoon-humayun-nasir-ud-din-muammad-persian-romanized-nasr-ad-dn-muhammad-6-march-1508-27-january-1556-better-known-by-his-regnal-name-humayun-persian-romanized-humyn-was-the-second-emperor-of-the-mughal-empire-who-ruled-over-territory-in-what-is-now-afghanistan-pakistan-northern-india-and-bangladesh-from-1530-to-1540-and-again-from-1555-to-1556-like-his-father-babur-he-lost-his-kingdom-early-but-regained-it-with-the-aid-of-the-safavid-dynasty-of-persia-with-additional-territory-at-the-time-of-his-death-in-1556-the-mughal-empire-spanned-2H5AN2K.jpg "Mausoleum Of Humayoon [Humayun] [Nasir-ud-Din Muḥammad (Persian: romanized: Nasīr-ad-Dīn Muhammad; 6 March 1508 – 27 January 1556), better known by his regnal name, Humayun (Persian: همایون, romanized: Humāyūn), was the second emperor of the Mughal Empire, who ruled over territory in what is now Afghanistan, Pakistan, Northern India, and Bangladesh from 1530 to 1540 and again from 1555 to 1556. Like his father, Babur, he lost his kingdom early but regained it with the aid of the Safavid dynasty of Persia, with additional territory. At the time of his death in 1556, the Mughal Empire spanned Stock Photo")
Mausoleum Of Humayoon [Humayun] [Nasir-ud-Din Muḥammad (Persian: romanized: Nasīr-ad-Dīn Muhammad; 6 March 1508 – 27 January 1556), better known by his regnal name, Humayun (Persian: همایون, romanized: Humāyūn), was the second emperor of the Mughal Empire, who ruled over territory in what is now Afghanistan, Pakistan, Northern India, and Bangladesh from 1530 to 1540 and again from 1555 to 1556. Like his father, Babur, he lost his kingdom early but regained it with the aid of the Safavid dynasty of Persia, with additional territory. At the time of his death in 1556, the Mughal Empire spanned Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mausoleum-of-humayoon-humayun-nasir-ud-din-muammad-persian-romanized-nasr-ad-dn-muhammad-6-march-1508-27-january-1556-better-known-by-his-regnal-name-humayun-persian-romanized-humyn-was-the-second-emperor-of-the-mughal-empire-who-ruled-over-territory-in-what-is-now-afghanistan-pakistan-northern-india-and-bangladesh-from-1530-to-1540-and-again-from-1555-to-1556-like-his-father-babur-he-lost-his-kingdom-early-but-regained-it-with-the-aid-of-the-safavid-dynasty-of-persia-with-additional-territory-at-the-time-of-his-death-in-1556-the-mughal-empire-spanned-image450778907.htmlRF2H5AN2K–Mausoleum Of Humayoon [Humayun] [Nasir-ud-Din Muḥammad (Persian: romanized: Nasīr-ad-Dīn Muhammad; 6 March 1508 – 27 January 1556), better known by his regnal name, Humayun (Persian: همایون, romanized: Humāyūn), was the second emperor of the Mughal Empire, who ruled over territory in what is now Afghanistan, Pakistan, Northern India, and Bangladesh from 1530 to 1540 and again from 1555 to 1556. Like his father, Babur, he lost his kingdom early but regained it with the aid of the Safavid dynasty of Persia, with additional territory. At the time of his death in 1556, the Mughal Empire spanned
IRAN, ISFAHAN: Khaju Bridge is the finest bridge in the province of Isfahan, Iran. It was built by the Persian Safavid king. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-iran-isfahan-khaju-bridge-is-the-finest-bridge-in-the-province-of-43376886.htmlRFCEFYJE–IRAN, ISFAHAN: Khaju Bridge is the finest bridge in the province of Isfahan, Iran. It was built by the Persian Safavid king.
Iran/Persia: Bahram Gur in the Sandalwood Pavilion. From a manuscript of Amir Khusraw's Hasht-Bihisht, Safavid Dynasty, 1609. Bahram V (406-438) was the fourteenth Sassanid King of Persia (r. 421-438). Also called Bahram Gur or Bahramgur, he was a son of Yazdegerd I (r. 399-421), after whose sudden death (or assassination) he gained the crown against the opposition of the grandees by the help of Mundhir, the Arab dynast of al-Hirah. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iranpersia-bahram-gur-in-the-sandalwood-pavilion-from-a-manuscript-of-amir-khusraws-hasht-bihisht-safavid-dynasty-1609-bahram-v-406-438-was-the-fourteenth-sassanid-king-of-persia-r-421-438-also-called-bahram-gur-or-bahramgur-he-was-a-son-of-yazdegerd-i-r-399-421-after-whose-sudden-death-or-assassination-he-gained-the-crown-against-the-opposition-of-the-grandees-by-the-help-of-mundhir-the-arab-dynast-of-al-hirah-image344249747.htmlRM2B01X1R–Iran/Persia: Bahram Gur in the Sandalwood Pavilion. From a manuscript of Amir Khusraw's Hasht-Bihisht, Safavid Dynasty, 1609. Bahram V (406-438) was the fourteenth Sassanid King of Persia (r. 421-438). Also called Bahram Gur or Bahramgur, he was a son of Yazdegerd I (r. 399-421), after whose sudden death (or assassination) he gained the crown against the opposition of the grandees by the help of Mundhir, the Arab dynast of al-Hirah.
tehran hunting scene iran shah tahmasp 1880 tile horse hunt spear lance Mashad safavid shah Persia Persian Iranian heritage Cer Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-tehran-hunting-scene-iran-shah-tahmasp-1880-tile-horse-hunt-spear-15639491.htmlRMAP10NT–tehran hunting scene iran shah tahmasp 1880 tile horse hunt spear lance Mashad safavid shah Persia Persian Iranian heritage Cer
India/Iran/Persia: Emperor Jahangir of India (right) and Shah Abbas of Persia embrace in a symbolic representation of friendship between the Mughal and Safavid Empires. Watercolour painting by Abu al-Hasan (1589 - c. 1630), c. 1610s. Jahangir (20 September 1569 - 8 November 1627) was the ruler of the Mughal Empire from 1605 until his death in 1627. Shāh ‘Abbās the Great (27 January 1571 - 19 January 1629) was Shah (king) of Iran, and generally considered the greatest ruler of the Safavid dynasty. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/indiairanpersia-emperor-jahangir-of-india-right-and-shah-abbas-of-persia-embrace-in-a-symbolic-representation-of-friendship-between-the-mughal-and-safavid-empires-watercolour-painting-by-abu-al-hasan-1589-c-1630-c-1610s-jahangir-20-september-1569-8-november-1627-was-the-ruler-of-the-mughal-empire-from-1605-until-his-death-in-1627-shh-abbs-the-great-27-january-1571-19-january-1629-was-shah-king-of-iran-and-generally-considered-the-greatest-ruler-of-the-safavid-dynasty-image344241021.htmlRM2B01EX5–India/Iran/Persia: Emperor Jahangir of India (right) and Shah Abbas of Persia embrace in a symbolic representation of friendship between the Mughal and Safavid Empires. Watercolour painting by Abu al-Hasan (1589 - c. 1630), c. 1610s. Jahangir (20 September 1569 - 8 November 1627) was the ruler of the Mughal Empire from 1605 until his death in 1627. Shāh ‘Abbās the Great (27 January 1571 - 19 January 1629) was Shah (king) of Iran, and generally considered the greatest ruler of the Safavid dynasty.
The impressive and colourful dome of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Naqsh-e-Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-impressive-and-colourful-dome-of-the-sheikh-lotfollah-mosque-in-naqsh-e-jahan-square-isfahan-iran-image211128315.htmlRFP7DM8Y–The impressive and colourful dome of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Naqsh-e-Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran.
Abbas I the Great (1571-1629). Shah of the Safavid dynasty. Persian cavalry soldiers fighting against the Turks. Fresco. Detail. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/abbas-i-the-great-1571-1629-shah-of-the-safavid-dynasty-persian-cavalry-image66040581.htmlRMDRCBC5–Abbas I the Great (1571-1629). Shah of the Safavid dynasty. Persian cavalry soldiers fighting against the Turks. Fresco. Detail.
The Battle at Tus, from a Book of Kings (Shahnama) manuscript, ca. 1580–90, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, sheet: 11 1/2 × 8 in. (29.2 × 20.3 cm), The Book of Kings (Shahnama), written by Firdausi around 1010, is the longest poem by a single author ever written. It recounts the history of greater Iran from the beginning of time until the Arab conquest of the Sasanian Empire in 651 C.E. This page from a dispersed manuscript shows the battle that took place at Tus between Bizhan and Farud, both of whom were descendants of royalty., Iranian/Persian, Islamic, Safavid dynasty (1501–1722 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-battle-at-tus-from-a-book-of-kings-shahnamamanuscript-ca158090-ink-opaque-watercolor-and-gold-on-paper-sheet-11-12-8-in-292-203cm-the-book-of-kings-shahnama-written-by-firdausi-around-1010-is-the-longest-poem-by-a-single-author-ever-written-it-recounts-the-history-of-greater-iran-from-the-beginning-of-time-until-the-arab-conquest-of-the-sasanian-empire-in-651-ce-this-page-from-a-dispersed-manuscript-shows-the-battle-that-took-place-at-tus-between-bizhan-and-farud-both-of-whom-were-descendants-ofroyalty-iranianpersianislamic-safavid-dynasty15011722-image393334769.htmlRM2DRWXE9–The Battle at Tus, from a Book of Kings (Shahnama) manuscript, ca. 1580–90, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, sheet: 11 1/2 × 8 in. (29.2 × 20.3 cm), The Book of Kings (Shahnama), written by Firdausi around 1010, is the longest poem by a single author ever written. It recounts the history of greater Iran from the beginning of time until the Arab conquest of the Sasanian Empire in 651 C.E. This page from a dispersed manuscript shows the battle that took place at Tus between Bizhan and Farud, both of whom were descendants of royalty., Iranian/Persian, Islamic, Safavid dynasty (1501–1722
Iran. Qum. ShiÕite sanctuary of Fatima al-Masumeh, the sister of Imam Reza. Minaret. Detail. Glazed ceramic. Safavid art. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-iran-qum-shiite-sanctuary-of-fatima-al-masumeh-the-sister-of-imam-166392731.htmlRMKJKRHF–Iran. Qum. ShiÕite sanctuary of Fatima al-Masumeh, the sister of Imam Reza. Minaret. Detail. Glazed ceramic. Safavid art.
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, one of the masterpieces of Iranian architecture was built during the Safavid Empire on the east side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sheikh-lotfollah-mosque-one-of-the-masterpieces-of-iranian-architecture-was-built-during-the-safavid-empire-on-the-east-side-of-naqsh-e-jahan-square-image591487405.htmlRF2WA8G65–Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, one of the masterpieces of Iranian architecture was built during the Safavid Empire on the east side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square
Iran, Isfahan. Dome of the Madar-e Shah Madrasah or Chahar Bagh, 17th-18th centuries. Safavid era. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iran-isfahan-dome-of-the-madar-e-shah-madrasah-or-chahar-bagh-17th-18th-centuries-safavid-era-image343955420.htmlRM2AYGEJ4–Iran, Isfahan. Dome of the Madar-e Shah Madrasah or Chahar Bagh, 17th-18th centuries. Safavid era.
Iran. Kerman. The Ganjali Khan Complex. 17th century. Is a Safavid-era building complex. Is composed of a school, a square, a caravanserai, a bathhouse, an Ab Anbar (water reservoir), a mint, a mosque and a bazaar. Frescoes in Ganjali Khan Bazaar. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iran-kerman-the-ganjali-khan-complex-17th-century-is-a-safavid-era-building-complex-is-composed-of-a-school-a-square-a-caravanserai-a-bathhouse-an-ab-anbar-water-reservoir-a-mint-a-mosque-and-a-bazaar-frescoes-in-ganjali-khan-bazaar-image209573600.htmlRMP4XW7C–Iran. Kerman. The Ganjali Khan Complex. 17th century. Is a Safavid-era building complex. Is composed of a school, a square, a caravanserai, a bathhouse, an Ab Anbar (water reservoir), a mint, a mosque and a bazaar. Frescoes in Ganjali Khan Bazaar.
Historic Persia (Iran) in 1935 - Archaeology - SHAPUR - A carved tablet featuring tribute bearers Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-historic-persia-iran-in-1935-archaeology-shapur-a-carved-tablet-featuring-170976693.htmlRMKX4JED–Historic Persia (Iran) in 1935 - Archaeology - SHAPUR - A carved tablet featuring tribute bearers
Safavid Persian Empire cropped - Caucasus Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-safavid-persian-empire-cropped-caucasus-134862039.htmlRMHRBDWB–Safavid Persian Empire cropped - Caucasus
. فارسی: نقشهٔ امپراطوری ایران در سال ۱۷۲۹ میلادی برابر با ۱۱۰۸ خورشیدی و ۱۱۴۲ قمری در زمان دودمان صفوی English: The map of the Persian Empire in 1729 at the time of safavid Dynasty . 2 May 2012. ابراهیم عن متفرقکان-ibrahim 299 Iran-map-cut Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/english-the-map-of-the-persian-empire-in-1729-at-the-time-of-safavid-dynasty-2-may-2012-ibrahim-299-iran-map-cut-image187564460.htmlRMMW48AM–. فارسی: نقشهٔ امپراطوری ایران در سال ۱۷۲۹ میلادی برابر با ۱۱۰۸ خورشیدی و ۱۱۴۲ قمری در زمان دودمان صفوی English: The map of the Persian Empire in 1729 at the time of safavid Dynasty . 2 May 2012. ابراهیم عن متفرقکان-ibrahim 299 Iran-map-cut
Ghulam. Servant, assistant, boy or youth. It is used to describe young servants in paradise. It is also used to refer to slave-soldiers in the Abbasid, Ottoman, Safavid. Shiraz. Fars Province, Persia, Iran. Persia, Chaldea and Susiana by Jane Dieulafoy 1881-1882. Old 19th century engraving from Le Tour du Monde 1906 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ghulam-servant-assistant-boy-or-youth-it-is-used-to-describe-young-servants-in-paradise-it-is-also-used-to-refer-to-slave-soldiers-in-the-abbasid-ottoman-safavid-shiraz-fars-province-persia-iran-persia-chaldea-and-susiana-by-jane-dieulafoy-1881-1882-old-19th-century-engraving-from-le-tour-du-monde-1906-image557216502.htmlRM2RAFB9A–Ghulam. Servant, assistant, boy or youth. It is used to describe young servants in paradise. It is also used to refer to slave-soldiers in the Abbasid, Ottoman, Safavid. Shiraz. Fars Province, Persia, Iran. Persia, Chaldea and Susiana by Jane Dieulafoy 1881-1882. Old 19th century engraving from Le Tour du Monde 1906
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is one of the masterpieces of Iranian architecture that was built during the Safavid Empire, Isfahan - Iran Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sheikh-lotfollah-mosque-is-one-of-the-masterpieces-of-iranian-architecture-that-was-built-during-the-safavid-empire-isfahan-iran-image182891537.htmlRMMHFC0H–Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is one of the masterpieces of Iranian architecture that was built during the Safavid Empire, Isfahan - Iran
Close up view of colorful frescoes inside the Chehel Sotoun Palace depicting wine drinking scenes in the 17th century Safavid Empire. Isfahan, Iran. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/close-up-view-of-colorful-frescoes-inside-the-chehel-sotoun-palace-depicting-wine-drinking-scenes-in-the-17th-century-safavid-empire-isfahan-iran-image603389613.htmlRM2X1JNH1–Close up view of colorful frescoes inside the Chehel Sotoun Palace depicting wine drinking scenes in the 17th century Safavid Empire. Isfahan, Iran.
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Machine colorised Mausoleum Of Humayoon [Humayun] [Nasir-ud-Din Muḥammad (Persian: romanized: Nasīr-ad-Dīn Muhammad; 6 March 1508 – 27 January 1556), better known by his regnal name, Humayun (Persian: همایون, romanized: Humāyūn), was the second emperor of the Mughal Empire, who ruled over territory in what is now Afghanistan, Pakistan, Northern India, and Bangladesh from 1530 to 1540 and again from 1555 to 1556. Like his father, Babur, he lost his kingdom early but regained it with the aid of the Safavid dynasty of Persia, with additional territory. At the time of his death in 1556, the Mugh Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/machine-colorised-mausoleum-of-humayoon-humayun-nasir-ud-din-muammad-persian-romanized-nasr-ad-dn-muhammad-6-march-1508-27-january-1556-better-known-by-his-regnal-name-humayun-persian-romanized-humyn-was-the-second-emperor-of-the-mughal-empire-who-ruled-over-territory-in-what-is-now-afghanistan-pakistan-northern-india-and-bangladesh-from-1530-to-1540-and-again-from-1555-to-1556-like-his-father-babur-he-lost-his-kingdom-early-but-regained-it-with-the-aid-of-the-safavid-dynasty-of-persia-with-additional-territory-at-the-time-of-his-death-in-1556-the-mugh-image451464088.htmlRF2H6DY1C–Machine colorised Mausoleum Of Humayoon [Humayun] [Nasir-ud-Din Muḥammad (Persian: romanized: Nasīr-ad-Dīn Muhammad; 6 March 1508 – 27 January 1556), better known by his regnal name, Humayun (Persian: همایون, romanized: Humāyūn), was the second emperor of the Mughal Empire, who ruled over territory in what is now Afghanistan, Pakistan, Northern India, and Bangladesh from 1530 to 1540 and again from 1555 to 1556. Like his father, Babur, he lost his kingdom early but regained it with the aid of the Safavid dynasty of Persia, with additional territory. At the time of his death in 1556, the Mugh
The Emperor Humayoon [Nasir-ud-Din Muḥammad (Persian: romanized: Nasīr-ad-Dīn Muhammad; 6 March 1508 – 27 January 1556), better known by his regnal name, Humayun (Persian: همایون, romanized: Humāyūn), was the second emperor of the Mughal Empire, who ruled over territory in what is now Afghanistan, Pakistan, Northern India, and Bangladesh from 1530 to 1540 and again from 1555 to 1556. Like his father, Babur, he lost his kingdom early but regained it with the aid of the Safavid dynasty of Persia, with additional territory. At the time of his death in 1556, the Mughal Empire spanned almost one m Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-emperor-humayoon-nasir-ud-din-muammad-persian-romanized-nasr-ad-dn-muhammad-6-march-1508-27-january-1556-better-known-by-his-regnal-name-humayun-persian-romanized-humyn-was-the-second-emperor-of-the-mughal-empire-who-ruled-over-territory-in-what-is-now-afghanistan-pakistan-northern-india-and-bangladesh-from-1530-to-1540-and-again-from-1555-to-1556-like-his-father-babur-he-lost-his-kingdom-early-but-regained-it-with-the-aid-of-the-safavid-dynasty-of-persia-with-additional-territory-at-the-time-of-his-death-in-1556-the-mughal-empire-spanned-almost-one-m-image450778851.htmlRF2H5AN0K–The Emperor Humayoon [Nasir-ud-Din Muḥammad (Persian: romanized: Nasīr-ad-Dīn Muhammad; 6 March 1508 – 27 January 1556), better known by his regnal name, Humayun (Persian: همایون, romanized: Humāyūn), was the second emperor of the Mughal Empire, who ruled over territory in what is now Afghanistan, Pakistan, Northern India, and Bangladesh from 1530 to 1540 and again from 1555 to 1556. Like his father, Babur, he lost his kingdom early but regained it with the aid of the Safavid dynasty of Persia, with additional territory. At the time of his death in 1556, the Mughal Empire spanned almost one m
Persians. Engraving, 19th century. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-persians-engraving-19th-century-165522849.htmlRMKH8629–Persians. Engraving, 19th century.
Album Page with Two Sheikhs, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722) and Mughal empire (1526-1857), 16th/17th century. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/album-page-with-two-sheikhs-safavid-dynasty-1501-1722-and-mughal-empire-1526-1857-16th17th-century-image453135645.htmlRM2H9633W–Album Page with Two Sheikhs, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722) and Mughal empire (1526-1857), 16th/17th century.
BAHRAM GUR SEES HERD OF DEER MESMERIZED BY DILARAMS MUSIC, by Miskin, 1570-99, watercolor painting. Persian Sasanian King Bahram Gur with his beautiful slave girl, Dilaram, who could make animals sleep or awaken with the sound of her music. This painting is from 16th c. Mughal Emperor Akbar’s personal copy of the Indian poet, Amir Khusrau Dihlavis, KHAMSA (BSLOC 2017 16 18) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-bahram-gur-sees-herd-of-deer-mesmerized-by-dilarams-music-by-miskin-170560983.htmlRMKWDM7K–BAHRAM GUR SEES HERD OF DEER MESMERIZED BY DILARAMS MUSIC, by Miskin, 1570-99, watercolor painting. Persian Sasanian King Bahram Gur with his beautiful slave girl, Dilaram, who could make animals sleep or awaken with the sound of her music. This painting is from 16th c. Mughal Emperor Akbar’s personal copy of the Indian poet, Amir Khusrau Dihlavis, KHAMSA (BSLOC 2017 16 18)
India/Iran/Persia: Emperor Jahangir of India (right) and Shah Abbas of Persia embrace in a symbolic representation of friendship between the Mughal and Safavid Empires. Watercolour painting by Abu al-Hasan (1589 - c. 1630), c. 1610s. Jahangir (20 September 1569 - 8 November 1627) was the ruler of the Mughal Empire from 1605 until his death in 1627. Shāh ‘Abbās the Great (27 January 1571 - 19 January 1629) was Shah (king) of Iran, and generally considered the greatest ruler of the Safavid dynasty. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/indiairanpersia-emperor-jahangir-of-india-right-and-shah-abbas-of-persia-embrace-in-a-symbolic-representation-of-friendship-between-the-mughal-and-safavid-empires-watercolour-painting-by-abu-al-hasan-1589-c-1630-c-1610s-jahangir-20-september-1569-8-november-1627-was-the-ruler-of-the-mughal-empire-from-1605-until-his-death-in-1627-shh-abbs-the-great-27-january-1571-19-january-1629-was-shah-king-of-iran-and-generally-considered-the-greatest-ruler-of-the-safavid-dynasty-image344241023.htmlRM2B01EX7–India/Iran/Persia: Emperor Jahangir of India (right) and Shah Abbas of Persia embrace in a symbolic representation of friendship between the Mughal and Safavid Empires. Watercolour painting by Abu al-Hasan (1589 - c. 1630), c. 1610s. Jahangir (20 September 1569 - 8 November 1627) was the ruler of the Mughal Empire from 1605 until his death in 1627. Shāh ‘Abbās the Great (27 January 1571 - 19 January 1629) was Shah (king) of Iran, and generally considered the greatest ruler of the Safavid dynasty.
The impressive and colourful dome of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Naqsh-e-Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-impressive-and-colourful-dome-of-the-sheikh-lotfollah-mosque-in-naqsh-e-jahan-square-isfahan-iran-image214636169.htmlRFPD5EHD–The impressive and colourful dome of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Naqsh-e-Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran.
Iran: A quatrain, or poem, from a Persian Muraqqa dating from 1598-1599. A Muraqqa is an album of artwork which predominated in the 16th century in the Safavid, Mughal and Ottoman empires. The Muraqqa album consists of compilations of various fine arts, including Islamic calligraphy, Ottoman miniatures, paintings, drawings, ghazals and Persian poetry. The pages in this type of illuminated manuscript usually have decorated margins. The ruling elite of this time period were fond of collecting and compiling these types of albums, sometimes making alterations to existing Muraqqas. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iran-a-quatrain-or-poem-from-a-persian-muraqqa-dating-from-1598-1599-a-muraqqa-is-an-album-of-artwork-which-predominated-in-the-16th-century-in-the-safavid-mughal-and-ottoman-empires-the-muraqqa-album-consists-of-compilations-of-various-fine-arts-including-islamic-calligraphy-ottoman-miniatures-paintings-drawings-ghazals-and-persian-poetry-the-pages-in-this-type-of-illuminated-manuscript-usually-have-decorated-margins-the-ruling-elite-of-this-time-period-were-fond-of-collecting-and-compiling-these-types-of-albums-sometimes-making-alterations-to-existing-muraqqas-image344229939.htmlRM2B010PB–Iran: A quatrain, or poem, from a Persian Muraqqa dating from 1598-1599. A Muraqqa is an album of artwork which predominated in the 16th century in the Safavid, Mughal and Ottoman empires. The Muraqqa album consists of compilations of various fine arts, including Islamic calligraphy, Ottoman miniatures, paintings, drawings, ghazals and Persian poetry. The pages in this type of illuminated manuscript usually have decorated margins. The ruling elite of this time period were fond of collecting and compiling these types of albums, sometimes making alterations to existing Muraqqas.
Safavid Persian Empire. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/safavid-persian-empire-image456197551.htmlRM2HE5GHK–Safavid Persian Empire.
Iran/Persia: A young man holding a taper and an incense burner. Safavid miniature painting, c. 1640. The Safavid dynasty was one of the most significant ruling dynasties of Iran. They ruled one of the greatest Persian empires since the Muslim conquest of Persia and established the Twelver school of Shi'a Islam as the official religion of their empire, marking one of the most important turning points in Muslim history. The Safavids ruled from 1501 to 1722 (experiencing a brief restoration from 1729 to 1736). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iranpersia-a-young-man-holding-a-taper-and-an-incense-burner-safavid-miniature-painting-c-1640-the-safavid-dynasty-was-one-of-the-most-significant-ruling-dynasties-of-iran-they-ruled-one-of-the-greatest-persian-empires-since-the-muslim-conquest-of-persia-and-established-the-twelver-school-of-shia-islam-as-the-official-religion-of-their-empire-marking-one-of-the-most-important-turning-points-in-muslim-history-the-safavids-ruled-from-1501-to-1722-experiencing-a-brief-restoration-from-1729-to-1736-image344249226.htmlRM2B01WB6–Iran/Persia: A young man holding a taper and an incense burner. Safavid miniature painting, c. 1640. The Safavid dynasty was one of the most significant ruling dynasties of Iran. They ruled one of the greatest Persian empires since the Muslim conquest of Persia and established the Twelver school of Shi'a Islam as the official religion of their empire, marking one of the most important turning points in Muslim history. The Safavids ruled from 1501 to 1722 (experiencing a brief restoration from 1729 to 1736).
Safavid Persian Empire cropped - Caucasus. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/safavid-persian-empire-cropped-caucasus-image456197559.htmlRM2HE5GHY–Safavid Persian Empire cropped - Caucasus.
The Safavid dynasty (Persian: سلسلهٔ صفويان; Azerbaijani: صفویلر) was one of the most significant ruling dynasties of Iran. They ruled one of the greatest Persian empires since the Muslim conquest of Persia and established the Twelver school of Shi'a Islam as the official religion of their empire, marking one of the most important turning points in Muslim history. The Safavids ruled from 1501 to 1722 (experiencing a brief restoration from 1729 to 1736) and at their height, they controlled all of modern Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Azerbaijan and Republic of Armenia, most of Iraq, Geor Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-safavid-dynasty-persian-azerbaijani-was-one-of-the-most-significant-ruling-dynasties-of-iran-they-ruled-one-of-the-greatest-persian-empires-since-the-muslim-conquest-of-persia-and-established-the-twelver-school-of-shia-islam-as-the-official-religion-of-their-empire-marking-one-of-the-most-important-turning-points-in-muslim-history-the-safavids-ruled-from-1501-to-1722-experiencing-a-brief-restoration-from-1729-to-1736-and-at-their-height-they-controlled-all-of-modern-islamic-republic-of-iran-republic-of-azerbaijan-and-republic-of-armenia-most-of-iraq-geor-image344258841.htmlRM2B029JH–The Safavid dynasty (Persian: سلسلهٔ صفويان; Azerbaijani: صفویلر) was one of the most significant ruling dynasties of Iran. They ruled one of the greatest Persian empires since the Muslim conquest of Persia and established the Twelver school of Shi'a Islam as the official religion of their empire, marking one of the most important turning points in Muslim history. The Safavids ruled from 1501 to 1722 (experiencing a brief restoration from 1729 to 1736) and at their height, they controlled all of modern Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Azerbaijan and Republic of Armenia, most of Iraq, Geor
Iran. Qum. ShiÕite sanctuary of Fatima al-Masumeh, the sister of Imam Reza. Minaret. Detail. Glazed ceramic. Safavid art. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iran-qum-shiite-sanctuary-of-fatima-al-masumeh-the-sister-of-imam-reza-minaret-detail-glazed-ceramic-safavid-art-image231217400.htmlRMRC4T48–Iran. Qum. ShiÕite sanctuary of Fatima al-Masumeh, the sister of Imam Reza. Minaret. Detail. Glazed ceramic. Safavid art.
Historic Persia (Iran) in 1935 - Archaeology - Pillars from the Temple of Khurha Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-historic-persia-iran-in-1935-archaeology-pillars-from-the-temple-of-170976666.htmlRMKX4JDE–Historic Persia (Iran) in 1935 - Archaeology - Pillars from the Temple of Khurha
Tile with figure 1650-1700 Ispahan Iran Iranian Islamic art ( Isfahan flourished from 1050 to 1722, particularly in the 16th and 17th centuries under the Safavid dynasty when it became the capital of Persia for the second time in its history under Shah Abbas the Great. ) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tile-with-figure-1650-1700-ispahan-iran-iranian-islamic-art-isfahan-flourished-from-1050-to-1722-particularly-in-the-16th-and-17th-centuries-under-the-safavid-dynasty-when-it-became-the-capital-of-persia-for-the-second-time-in-its-history-under-shah-abbas-the-great-image264013611.htmlRMW9ET1F–Tile with figure 1650-1700 Ispahan Iran Iranian Islamic art ( Isfahan flourished from 1050 to 1722, particularly in the 16th and 17th centuries under the Safavid dynasty when it became the capital of Persia for the second time in its history under Shah Abbas the Great. )
. فارسی: نقشهٔ امپراطوری ایران در سال ۱۷۲۹ میلادی برابر با ۱۱۰۸ خورشیدی و ۱۱۴۲ قمری در زمان دودمان صفوی English: The map of the Persian Empire in 1729 at the time of safavid Dynasty . 2 May 2012. ابراهیم عن متفرقکان-ibrahim 300 Iran-map-cut Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/english-the-map-of-the-persian-empire-in-1729-at-the-time-of-safavid-dynasty-2-may-2012-ibrahim-300-iran-map-cut-image188088273.htmlRMMX04E9–. فارسی: نقشهٔ امپراطوری ایران در سال ۱۷۲۹ میلادی برابر با ۱۱۰۸ خورشیدی و ۱۱۴۲ قمری در زمان دودمان صفوی English: The map of the Persian Empire in 1729 at the time of safavid Dynasty . 2 May 2012. ابراهیم عن متفرقکان-ibrahim 300 Iran-map-cut
Ghulam. Servant, assistant, boy or youth. It is used to describe young servants in paradise. It is also used to refer to slave-soldiers in the Abbasid, Ottoman, Safavid. Shiraz. Fars Province, Persia, Iran. Persia, Chaldea and Susiana by Jane Dieulafoy 1881-1882. Old 19th century engraving from Le Tour du Monde 1906 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ghulam-servant-assistant-boy-or-youth-it-is-used-to-describe-young-servants-in-paradise-it-is-also-used-to-refer-to-slave-soldiers-in-the-abbasid-ottoman-safavid-shiraz-fars-province-persia-iran-persia-chaldea-and-susiana-by-jane-dieulafoy-1881-1882-old-19th-century-engraving-from-le-tour-du-monde-1906-image563654822.htmlRM2RN0KDA–Ghulam. Servant, assistant, boy or youth. It is used to describe young servants in paradise. It is also used to refer to slave-soldiers in the Abbasid, Ottoman, Safavid. Shiraz. Fars Province, Persia, Iran. Persia, Chaldea and Susiana by Jane Dieulafoy 1881-1882. Old 19th century engraving from Le Tour du Monde 1906
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is one of the masterpieces of Iranian architecture that was built during the Safavid Empire, standing on Naqsh-i Jahan Square Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sheikh-lotfollah-mosque-is-one-of-the-masterpieces-of-iranian-architecture-that-was-built-during-the-safavid-empire-standing-on-naqsh-i-jahan-square-image542808749.htmlRM2PF322N–Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is one of the masterpieces of Iranian architecture that was built during the Safavid Empire, standing on Naqsh-i Jahan Square
Close up view of a colorful fresco inside the Chehel Sotoun Palace depicting a lifestyle scene from the 17th century’ Safavid Empire. Isfahan, Iran. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/close-up-view-of-a-colorful-fresco-inside-the-chehel-sotoun-palace-depicting-a-lifestyle-scene-from-the-17th-century-safavid-empire-isfahan-iran-image603389616.htmlRM2X1JNH4–Close up view of a colorful fresco inside the Chehel Sotoun Palace depicting a lifestyle scene from the 17th century’ Safavid Empire. Isfahan, Iran.
Machine colorised The Emperor Humayoon [Nasir-ud-Din Muḥammad (Persian: romanized: Nasīr-ad-Dīn Muhammad; 6 March 1508 – 27 January 1556), better known by his regnal name, Humayun (Persian: همایون, romanized: Humāyūn), was the second emperor of the Mughal Empire, who ruled over territory in what is now Afghanistan, Pakistan, Northern India, and Bangladesh from 1530 to 1540 and again from 1555 to 1556. Like his father, Babur, he lost his kingdom early but regained it with the aid of the Safavid dynasty of Persia, with additional territory. At the time of his death in 1556, the Mughal Empire sp Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/machine-colorised-the-emperor-humayoon-nasir-ud-din-muammad-persian-romanized-nasr-ad-dn-muhammad-6-march-1508-27-january-1556-better-known-by-his-regnal-name-humayun-persian-romanized-humyn-was-the-second-emperor-of-the-mughal-empire-who-ruled-over-territory-in-what-is-now-afghanistan-pakistan-northern-india-and-bangladesh-from-1530-to-1540-and-again-from-1555-to-1556-like-his-father-babur-he-lost-his-kingdom-early-but-regained-it-with-the-aid-of-the-safavid-dynasty-of-persia-with-additional-territory-at-the-time-of-his-death-in-1556-the-mughal-empire-sp-image451464025.htmlRF2H6DXY5–Machine colorised The Emperor Humayoon [Nasir-ud-Din Muḥammad (Persian: romanized: Nasīr-ad-Dīn Muhammad; 6 March 1508 – 27 January 1556), better known by his regnal name, Humayun (Persian: همایون, romanized: Humāyūn), was the second emperor of the Mughal Empire, who ruled over territory in what is now Afghanistan, Pakistan, Northern India, and Bangladesh from 1530 to 1540 and again from 1555 to 1556. Like his father, Babur, he lost his kingdom early but regained it with the aid of the Safavid dynasty of Persia, with additional territory. At the time of his death in 1556, the Mughal Empire sp
Iran. Kerman. The Ganjali Khan Complex. Frescoes in Ganjali Khan Bazaar. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-iran-kerman-the-ganjali-khan-complex-frescoes-in-ganjali-khan-bazaar-54183363.htmlRMD447C3–Iran. Kerman. The Ganjali Khan Complex. Frescoes in Ganjali Khan Bazaar.
Persians. Engraving, 19th century. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-persians-engraving-19th-century-165522491.htmlRMKH85HF–Persians. Engraving, 19th century.
Portrait of Nader Shah. Artist: Indian Art Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-portrait-of-nader-shah-artist-indian-art-74093976.htmlRME8F7HC–Portrait of Nader Shah. Artist: Indian Art
THE HOUSE OF BIJAPUR, by Chand Muhammad, 1670-80s, Indian painting, ink, watercolor on paper. Dynastic portrait of all nine Adil Shahi sultans who ruled Bijapur, a Deccan sultanate, from c. 1550 to 1686, when it was conquered by the Mughal Empire. The last Sultan, Sikandar Adil Shah, is the boy at far right. In center, the key of legitimacy is given by Isma’il, founder of the Safavid dynasty of Iran, to Yusuf, founder of the Bijapur dynasty (BSLOC 2017 16 28) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-house-of-bijapur-by-chand-muhammad-1670-80s-indian-painting-ink-170561001.htmlRMKWDM89–THE HOUSE OF BIJAPUR, by Chand Muhammad, 1670-80s, Indian painting, ink, watercolor on paper. Dynastic portrait of all nine Adil Shahi sultans who ruled Bijapur, a Deccan sultanate, from c. 1550 to 1686, when it was conquered by the Mughal Empire. The last Sultan, Sikandar Adil Shah, is the boy at far right. In center, the key of legitimacy is given by Isma’il, founder of the Safavid dynasty of Iran, to Yusuf, founder of the Bijapur dynasty (BSLOC 2017 16 28)
BISOTUN, IRAN - JULY 13, 2019: Safavid inscription in Mithradata (Mithridates) II relief in Bisotun, Iran Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bisotun-iran-july-13-2019-safavid-inscription-in-mithradata-mithridates-ii-relief-in-bisotun-iran-image504055346.htmlRF2M81KMJ–BISOTUN, IRAN - JULY 13, 2019: Safavid inscription in Mithradata (Mithridates) II relief in Bisotun, Iran
Low angle of the unique interior of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque's dome Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/low-angle-of-the-unique-interior-of-the-sheikh-lotfollah-mosques-dome-image461140496.htmlRF2HP6NBC–Low angle of the unique interior of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque's dome
History. Persian meal. Engraving. (Later colouration). 19th century. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/history-persian-meal-engraving-later-colouration-19th-century-image69375230.htmlRME0T8PP–History. Persian meal. Engraving. (Later colouration). 19th century.
Safavid Dynasty (1501-1736) Flag Waving Vector Illustration on White Background. Historical Iran Flag. The Safavid Dynasty Was One of The Most Signifi Stock Vectorhttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/safavid-dynasty-1501-1736-flag-waving-vector-illustration-on-white-background-historical-iran-flag-the-safavid-dynasty-was-one-of-the-most-signifi-image350846387.htmlRF2BAPC43–Safavid Dynasty (1501-1736) Flag Waving Vector Illustration on White Background. Historical Iran Flag. The Safavid Dynasty Was One of The Most Signifi
Isfahan, Iran - October 14, 2017: Beautiful details of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/isfahan-iran-october-14-2017-beautiful-details-of-the-sheikh-lotfollah-mosque-on-the-eastern-side-of-naghsh-i-jahan-square-image185292855.htmlRMMNCPWY–Isfahan, Iran - October 14, 2017: Beautiful details of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square.
