Promotion of Learning in India during Muhammadan Rule (by Muhammadans) c10.262

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c10.262

Sulṭān Fīrūz’s taste for the fine arts was influenced by his religious ardour. It was usual with many previous Muslim monarchs to have painted chambers to gratify their eyes in retirement. But Fīrūz Shāh ordered that there should be no portraits anywhere in his palace, as it was contrary to Muslim Holy Law. But he allowed garden scenery to be painted.²

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