An Illustrated Copy of Nava’i’s Khamseh by Pir Ahmed bin İskender: TSMK. H. 802

Ali Shir Nava’i (d.1501) was a famous statesman, poet and linguist, political cultural identity in the Timurid capital, Herat at end of 15th century. The subject this research is first only illustrated copy Nava’i’s Khamseh, which produced Ottoman Royal Atelier. colophon on folio 309v copy, dating 937/1530-31, shows that calligrapher, bookbinder painter Khamseh as Pir Ahmed bin Iskender. This includes total 16 illustrations, two depict scenes from Hayrat-ul-abrar, seven Farhadva Shirin, three Layli va Majnun, Sab'ai Sayyar one depicts Sadd-i-Iskandari. manuscript, appears to be an original example with both choice paintings style paintings, important terms pioneering historical literary manuscripts prepared period Suleiman Magnificent after wards.