'Kai Khusrau Defeats the Army of Makran', Folio 376v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525–30, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 10 9/16 x W. 7 13/16 in. (H. 26.8 x W. 19.8 cm), Codices, Painting attributed to 'Abd al-Vahhab, Afrasiyab's former allies reject him, so he is forced to travel to Gangdizh, a city built by Siyavush on the Sea of Chin, across the desert of Mukran. Kai Khusrau sends envoys to the local king to ask for provisions and safe passage, but the shah of Mukran instead prepares for war
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