Tughra
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A tughra is a calligraphic monogram, seal or signature of a sultan that was affixed to all official documents and correspondence. Inspired by the tamgha, it was also carved on his seal and stamped on
The first Ottoman tughra, Orhan (1326).
The Tughra at Dolmabahçe Palace.
Decorated tughra of Süleyman the Magnificent (1520)
Tughra on the Gate of Felicity at Topkapı Palace
Tamga
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A tamga, or tamgha is an abstract seal or brand that was used by Eurasian nomads and cultures influenced by them, initially as a livestock branding. The tamga was used as a livestock branding for a pa
Tughra
…Turkish: tuğra) is a calligraphic monogram, seal or signature of a sultan that was affixed to all official documents and correspondence. Inspired by the tamgha, it was also carved on his seal and stamped on the coins minted during his reign. Very elaborate decorated versions were created for important documents…
Tamga of the Bosporan king Tiberius Julius Eupator, crowned by two winged victories. The relief dates to the second century.
Tamga of the Imperial Hephthalites that ruled parts of central Asia circa 440–560.
Tamga of the Bulgar clan Dulo.
A page from a 15th-century Selçukname, listing Oghuz tamgas.