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Shahnama

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A Persian literary epic depicting ancient kings and heroes, commonly illustrated in Islamic secular manuscript painting and decorative arts.

AP course connection

Topic 7.3: 7.3 Central Asia

Unit 7

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