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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Drawing of Emperor Jahangir Leaning on His Sword
Razmnama Leaf, Reverse
Razmnama Leaf, Sage Brihaspati Describes the Evils of Anarchy to King Vasumanas
Razmnama Leaf, Reverse
Razmnama Leaf, Kalakavrikshiya Informs Kshemadarshin about the Treachery in His Kingdom
Razmnama Leaf, Reverse
Razmnama Leaf, Bhishma Instructs Yudhishthira in the Principles of the Sankhya System of Philosophy
Razmnama Leaf, Reverse
Razmnama Leaf, Parashurama Prepares Bhishma to Battle for the Hand of Princess Amba
Razmnama Leaf, Reverse
Razmnama Leaf, King Dhritarashtra Summons the Sage Sanjaya
Razmnama Leaf, Reverse
Razmnama Leaf, The Fateful Game of Dice
Razmnama Leaf, Reverse
Razmnama Leaf, The Cloud Kundadhara Bestows Virtue on a Brahman
Razmnama Leaf, Reverse
Razmnama Leaf, The First Day of Battle
Razmnama Leaf, Reverse
Razmnama Leaf, Bhima Slaughters Seven Hundred Elephants with His Mace
Razmnama Leaf, Reverse