Processional Standard ('Alam), late 17th–early 18th century, Made in India, probably Hyderabad, Deccan, Brass, H. 38 in. (96.5 cm), Metal, Standards are used in many parts of the Muslim world by the Shi'a community in processions marking the martyrdom of Imam Husain, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who died at the battle of Karbala in A
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Processional Standard, Alam, late 17th–early 18th century, India, Hyderabad, Deccan, Brass, H, 38, 96.5 cm, Metal, Standards, parts, Muslim world, Shi, community, processions marking, martyrdom, Imam Husain, grandson, Prophet Muhammad, died, battle, Karbala
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