by M G Vassanji
Includes bibliographical references.
eISBN: 978-0-307-37177-5
1. Vassanji, M. G.—Travel—India. 2. Vassanji, M. G.—Family. 3. India—Description and travel. 4. India—History. 5. Authors, Canadian (English)—20th century—Biography. I. Title.
PS8593.A87Z47 2008 C813'.54 C2008-904864-4
Grateful acknowledgement is made to reprint the following: Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) by Amir Khusrau Dihlavi; verso: Amir Khusrau Presents a Book of Poetry to Ala’uddin Khalji
Ala’uddin Muhammad al-Harawi
Amir Khusrau Dihlawi, (1253–1324)
Safavid dynasty, 1503–1504
Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper
Origin: Balkh, Afghanistan / Historical Region: Iran
Courtesy of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
Map illustrator: Adam Hilborn
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