Arik Buka defeats Alghu
from Rashid al-Din's Jami al Tavarikh, drawn 1596 by Miskin
Although the event portrayed took place in early 13th Century Mongolia, the people wear Moghul costume of 1596CE with the feather headdress that they thought mongols wore.


A larger image of Arik Buka defeats Alghu, from a Moghul copy of Rashid al-Din's Jami al-Tavarikh.

A 16th century illustration of a 14th century Persian story "The History of the Mongols". Arik Buka, younger brother of Kublai Khan defeats, Alghu, son of Khan Baidar in Transoxiana and destroys his armies. Source: Werner Forman Archive.



See also Tayang Khan presented with the head of the Mongol leader Ong Khan from Rashid al-Din's Jami al-Tavarikh
Mughal Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers




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