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A prisoner is executed by torture on the orders of Shah Abbas in Persia. On the right, a Portuguese merchant turns his head away from the horrendous sight.

Tags: Architecture and built environment, Captives, Costume - Hats and headwear, Ethnic groups, Human types, Persia / Iran, Persians, Portuguese, Shah, Social sphere and everyday life, Torture

The tugra (signature) of the Shah of Persia, with interpretation of the symbols by the author.

Tags: Persia / Iran, Shah, Social sphere and everyday life, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations, Ṭuğrā / Insignia of Ottoman officials

The seal of Shah Ismail I of Persia, with an interpretation of the symbols by the author.

Tags: Imperial seals, Ismail I of Iran, Persia / Iran, Seals, Shah, Social sphere and everyday life, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations

1. Pearl belonging to the king of Persia. According to the author the pearl was bought from an Arab merchant of Katifa in 1633 for 32.000 toman. 2. Pearl belonging to the Mongol king of India. 3. Pearl sold by the author to the governor of Bengal, uncle of the Mongol king of India. 4. Pearls belonging to the Mongol king of India.

Tags: Bengal, Commerce, Economic activities, Gems, India, Kings, Mongols of India, Natural environment, Pearls, Persia / Iran, Persians, Shah, Social sphere and everyday life

1. Ruby bought by the uncle of the King of the Mongols in India for 90.000 rupees. The ruby was presented to the king on its birthday. 3,4. Rubies belonging to the king of Visapur, India. 5. Ruby belonging to affluent merchant from Varanasi, India. 6. Topaz belonging to the Mongol king of India.

Tags: Commerce, Diamonds, Gems, India, Kings, Mongols of India, Natural environment, Persia / Iran, Persians, Rubies, Shah, Social sphere and everyday life, Varanasi, Visapur

Portrait of Shah Mohammad Ali Han of Persia (1760-1779).

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Persia / Iran, Persians, Portraits, Scepters, Shah, Shah Mohammad Ali Han, Shoes and footwear, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations, Weapons

Portrait of Nadir-Schah of Persia (1698 -1747).

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Nadir Shah, Persia / Iran, Persians, Portraits, Scepters, Shah, Shoes and footwear, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations, Weapons

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