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Ali ibn Abi Talib, the Fourth Caliph of Islam, cousin & son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad; c. 598 - 661. Ali (represented as a flame) kills Abu Jardal during battle. Persian miniature, Kashmir, 19th century. From: Muhammad Rafi'. Bazil, Hamlah-i Haidari (Life of Ali). Ms. Or. 2936, fol. 186 v, London, British Library. Museum: London, British Library. Copyright: Additional permissions needed for non-editorial use.
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