The siege of Arbela in the era of Hulagu Khan, page from a Chingiz-nama (Book of Chingiz Khan) of the Jami al-tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) of Rashid al-Din (Persian,1247–1318)

The image depicts a vibrant and chaotic scene of a battle. In the foreground, a large group of men on foot and on horseback are engaged in combat. The men wear colorful clothing, including red, blue, green, yellow, and white. Some hold swords, while others hold shields or flags. In the middle ground, a rocky outcropping with trees separates the combatants from a fortified city in the background. The city features tan buildings with green, red, and white roofs, as well as a prominent flag bearing a blue and red design. A man on horseback wearing a green shirt and red pants rides through an open gate in the city walls. The sky above is blue with clouds. The entire scene is framed by a gold border, and there is red text at the bottom. The colors used are bright and vivid, suggesting that the image is an illustration from a historical manuscript.

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Dimensions: 530 × 900 px
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The siege of Arbela in the era of Hulagu Khan, page from a Chingiz-nama (Book of Chingiz Khan) of the Jami al-tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) of Rashid al-Din (Persian,1247–1318)

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