371, 27 lines to a page in addition to a page in the margin
Number of Illustrations
50
Dimensions
24 x 36.5 cm
Brief Description
The Grand epic poem of Firdausi (933-1030 ? AD) containing the national legends of Persia and the history of its ancient kings. Beautifully written with full page illustrations.
'The Shahnamah is a glorious monument of Eastern genius and learning', says Sir William Jones, 'which,if ever it should be generally understood in its original language, will contest the merit of mention with Homer himself.'
Detailed Description
It was completed in 389 AH (999 AD)& dedicated to Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni
