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Basavana, a master painter of the imperial workshop, demonstrates his command of narrative composition and characterisation in this work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene presents a fortified city wall occupying the upper portion of the frame, where defenders observe the conflict below. A rider emerges from the city gate, while the foreground is occupied by a dense assembly of soldiers, cavalry, and commanders. The artist employs a high vantage point, allowing for the clear organisation of the various military units and the chaotic energy of the engagement. The figures wear detailed armour and period-appropriate attire, reflecting the meticulous observation characteristic of the Mughal style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasavana uses a palette of earth tones, ochres, and muted blues, punctuated by the application of gold leaf on weaponry and decorative elements. The rocky outcrops and sparse vegetation provide a sense of place, while the vertical arrangement of the architecture creates a sense of scale. The work functions as both a historical record and a display of technical skill, typical of the collaborative projects undertaken by the royal library. The inclusion of calligraphic inscriptions at the base provides context for the specific event depicted, linking the visual narrative to the written history of the Mongol conquests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-parrot-addresses-khujasta-at-the-beginning-of-the-tenth-night-iqbal\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Tenth Night - Iqbal — Iqbal\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-old-woman-complaining-to-sultan-sanjar-sultan-muhammad\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Old Woman Complaining to Sultan Sanjar - Sultan Muhammad — Sultan Muhammad\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Basawan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807490838863,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807513186639,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807513219407,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807513252175,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807513284943,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807513317711,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807513350479,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807513383247,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807513416015,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807513448783,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807513481551,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807513514319,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Siege-of-Arbela-in-the-Era-of-Hulagu-Khan_Poster_CompositorV1_1789662660316.jpg?v=1789663430","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-siege-of-arbela-in-the-era-of-hulagu-khan-basavana-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}