'Buzurgmihr Masters the Game of Chess', Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca. 1300–30, Made in Iran or Iraq, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm), Codices, The text of the Shahnama has its own version of how the game of chess was introduced into Iran from India. In order to avoid paying tribute to the Sasanians, the rajah of Hind (India) sent an envoy challenging the Iranian ruler to figure out how this game was played
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