Amir Khusraw Dedicates His Poem to Sultan Ala al-Din Khalji, page from a copy of the Khamsa of Amir Khusraw Dihlavi

Amir Khusraw Dedicates His Poem to Sultan Ala al-Din Khalji, page from a copy of the Khamsa of Amir Khusraw Dihlavi

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1433

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From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

About this work

The painting depicts a scene with a central figure seated on a throne, surrounded by three men standing to the left and one man standing to the right. The central figure wears a pink robe with a green sash, while the men around him are dressed in various colors. The background of the painting features a red wall with a blue and yellow border at the top. In the foreground, the central figure holds a book, and the men around him appear to be engaged in conversation. The overall atmosphere of the painting suggests a sense of formality and importance. This painting is held at the Art Institute of Chicago.

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