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Coin of Nasr II, minted in Nishapur, 933/4.
Coin of Nasr II, minted in Nishapur, 933/4.
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Early 14th century copy of the Samanid-period Tarikhnama of Bal'ami (d. 992–997 CE) depicting al-Saffah (r. 750–754) as he receives pledges of allegia
Early 14th century copy of the Samanid-period Tarikhnama of Bal'ami (d. 992–997 CE) depicting al-Saffah (r. 750–754) as he receives pledges of allegiance in Kufa. This is the earliest known extant prose book in the Persian language.
Picture of the Samanid Mausoleum, the burial site of Ismail Samani.
Picture of the Samanid Mausoleum, the burial site of Ismail Samani.
Coin of Nasr II, minted in Nishapur (933/4).
Coin of Nasr II, minted in Nishapur (933/4).
“Battle Between Abu’l-Qasim and the Samanid Muntasir”, 14th century illustration.
“Battle Between Abu’l-Qasim and the Samanid Muntasir”, 14th century illustration.