Manuscripts of the Muslim World

These handwritten books and paintings in the Rare Book Department come from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia and were made between 1000 and 1900. Browse a sampling of religious texts, calligraphic poetry, literary illustrations, and court portraits.

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Portrait of Emperor Humayun on His Terrace Throne (Back)
Portrait of Emperor Humayun on His Terrace Throne
Portrait of Nizamul Mulk Asif Jah Holding a Piece of Paper.
Portrait of Sayf al-Dawlah Smoking a Hookah
Portrait of Najm al-Dawlah Being Fanned by Attendant
Portrait of Safdar Jang (Back)
Portrait of Safdar Jang
Portrait of an Unidentified Nobleman Smoking a Hookah
Portrait of Khan Dawran Holding a Flower (Back)
Portrait of Khan Dawran Holding a Flower
Portrait of Siraj al-Dawlah Smoking (Back)
Portrait of Siraj al-Dawlah Smoking
Portrait of Shuja-ud-Din Muhammad Khan and His Son Sarfaraz Khan Seated with a Hookah (Back)
Portrait of Shuja-ud-Din Muhammad Khan and His Son Sarfaraz Khan Seated with a Hookah
Portrait of Qamar-ud-Din Khan with a Lavender Face
Portrait of Sa'adat 'Ali Khan Standing on a Terrace
Painting of a Prince and Lady Listening to a Musician
Ragamala Painting of a Prince with a Horse-Headed Man and a Musician Playing the Veena
Painting of a Love Scene by a Fountain (Back)
Painting of a Love Scene by a Fountain