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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Razmnama Leaf, Dhritarashtra Crushes the Iron Statue Brought in Bhima's Stead
Razmnama Leaf, Reverse
Razmnama Leaf, The Sarngaka Birds Survive the Burning of the Khandava Forest
Razmnama Leaf, Reverse
Razmnama Leaf, The Importance of Honoring One's Teacher
Razmnama Leaf, Reverse
Razmnama Leaf, Bhima Slays Archers Led by Duryodhana
Razmnama Leaf, Reverse
Razmnama Leaf, Bhima Tries to Lift Hanuman's Tail
Razmnama Leaf, Reverse
Razmnama Leaf, The Gods Arrive to Escort King Ikshvaku and the Pious Brahman to Heaven
Razmnama Leaf, Reverse
Razmnama Leaf, Hindu and Muslim Scholars Translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit into Persian
Razmnama Leaf, Reverse
Razmnama Leaf, A King Asks a Sage to Help Find His Lost Son
Razmnama Leaf, Reverse
Razmnama Leaf, Bharata Begs Rama, Sita, and Lakshmi to Return from Exile
Razmnama Leaf, Reverse
Razmnama Leaf, The Fifth Day of Battle
Razmnama Leaf, Reverse