Ali Shir Nava'i raised Chagatai Turkic to its height as a literary language; in his 'Muhakemetü'l-Lügateyn' he argued that Turkic was superior to Persian. Behzad's miniature workshop was the summit of Islamic painting. (Source: TDV Encyclopedia of Islam, 'Timurlular'; Hürriyet Eğitim)
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Frequently asked questions
- What was The Reign of Husayn Bayqara: The Golden Age of Herat Culture?
- During the long reign of Husayn Bayqara, Herat became the most brilliant centre of Turkic-Islamic culture.
- When did The Reign of Husayn Bayqara: The Golden Age of Herat Culture happen?
- 1469 CE
- Where did The Reign of Husayn Bayqara: The Golden Age of Herat Culture take place?
- Herat, Horasan