Sahibqirani: An Ideal of Kingship and Manhood in the Romance of Amir Hamza

The ideals of manhood have been celebrated in all cultures through interesting stories of adventure, warfare, and love. The concept of Sahibqiran as an ideal king and world conqueror remained ingrained in the consciousness of the Muslim ruling elite as well as in the common reader's sensibility...

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Main Author: Shirazi, Quratulain (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Saskatchewan [2014]
In: Journal of religion and popular culture
Year: 2014, Volume: 26, Issue: 2, Pages: 187-201
Further subjects:B Oral Tradition
B Urdu
B Romance
B Amir Hamza
B world conqueror
B Dastan
B Sahibqiran
B Kingship
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