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The fortress of Yamama

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BL3265057
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The fortress of Yamama
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British Library, London, UK
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Javami' al-hikayat. Author: Muhammad 'Aufi / 1438-1439 Language: Persian Source/Shelfmark: Or. 11676, f.205 Majja ibn Murara, the Musaylimite, with the women dressed as men on the roof of the fortress of Yamama. He was trying to deceive Khalid ibn Walid (who is shown below) into thinking that the fortress was well guarded. Image taken from Javami' al-hikayat. Originally published/produced in 1438-1439.

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