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Ghaznavid dynasty |
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Ghaznavid dynasty(977–1186) Turkish dynasty that ruled in Khorasan (northeastern Iran), Afghanistan, and northern India. It was founded by Sebüktigin (r. 977–997), a former slave. His son Mahmud (998–1030) enlarged the empire to its greatest extent; during his reign, Ferdowsi wrote the epic Shah-nameh (“Book of Kings”). Mahmud's grandson Mas'ud I (1031–41) lost the western half of the empire to the Seljuq dynasty. The Ghaznavids continued to rule their eastern provinces until they were defeated by the Ghurid dynasty in 1186. They are noted for their architecture and for their patronage of the arts and sciences. See also al-Biruni. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Taking pride of place in the two rooms set aside for the exhibition is a copper oil burner from the Ghaznavid empire of the 10th to 12th century, fashioned into the shape of a magnificent plumed peacock. Taking pride of place in the two rooms set aside for the exhibition is a copper oil burner from the Ghaznavid empire of the 10th to 12th century, fashioned into the shape of a magnificent plumed peacock. They have ruled the area from Kandahar and Khurasan up to Peshawar Multan the whole region under the Ghaznavid Empire during the first decades of the 11th century. |
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