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Image: Jalal al-Din Khwarazm-Shah crossing the rapid Indus river, escaping Chinggis Khan and his army

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Description: This painting, from the epic Chinggiskhannama, illustrates Jalal al-Din Khwarazm-Shah crossing the rapid Indus river, escaping Chinggis Khan and his army. The river, alive with jumping fish, separates Chingis Khan from Jalal al-Din, who carries a parasol, large pole, and sword. In the distance a walled city is seen. Three lines of text appear within two isolated columns. Painted in gouache on paper.
Title: Jalal al-Din Khwarazm-Shah crossing the rapid Indus river, escaping Chinggis Khan and his army
Credit: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/W_1980-0512-0-9
Author: Banwarí Khúrd, Dharm Dás
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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