Documenting History: The Regal Decree of Taksh Khan in the Shah's Palace

Taksh Khan of Khwarazmshahi orders Ibn A'tham al-Kufi, the old poet and historian, to write the book. Place: Palace of Shah of Khwarazmshahi Time: 4th century AH

In the grand Palace of the Shah of Khwarazmshahi, during the 4th century AH, Taksh Khan, a regal figure with a dignified presence, is seated on an ornate throne made of intricately carved wood, surrounded by lavish silk drapes and ornate Persian rugs

Taksh Khan of Khwarazmshahi orders the old poet and historian to write the book. Place: Palace of Shah of Khwarazmshahi Time: 4th century AH

Taksh Khan of Khwarazmshahi orders the old poet and historian to write the book. Place: Palace of Shah of Khwarazmshahi Time: 4th century AH

Taksh Khan of Khwarazmshahi orders the old Iranian poet and historian to write the book. Place: Palace of Shah Khwarazmshahi Time: 4th century AH

Taksh Khan of Khwarazmshahi orders the old Iranian poet and historian to write the book. Place: Palace of Shah Khwarazmshahi Time: 4th century AH

Taksh Khan of Khwarazmshahi orders an old poet and historian from Khorasan to write the book. Location: The Kushk of Shah Khwarazmshahi, which has no lamp Time: 4th century AH

Taksh Khan of Khwarazmshahi orders the old poet and historian from Khorasan to write the book. Location: The pavilion of Shah Khwarazmshahi, which has no lamps and is lit by natural light. Time: 4th century AH