Illustrations of Ilkhanids in the Diez Album
an early 14th century copy of

Jami‛ al-Tawarikh
by Rashid al-Din.

Universal History or Compendium of Chronicles

Ğāmi‛ al-tavārīḫ. Rašīd al-Dīn Fazl-ullāh Hamadānī

Hulāgu and his envoy (ilči) leading his army against the castles of the Assassins

Hulāgu and his envoy (ilči) leading his army against the castles of the Assassins. Illustrations of Ilkhanids in the Diez Album, an early 14th century copy of Jami' al-Tawarikh

Ruler on campaign. Original size: 22 cm x 26.2 cm. p. 50.
The footman in front seems to carry a paiza in his sash, a sign that identifies persons on official duty.

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