Image of Iraq: Modern (20th century) representation of the Battle of Karbala,

Iraq: Modern (20th century) representation of the Battle of Karbala, of key importance to Shia...

IMAGE number: PFH1169651
Image title: Iraq: Modern (20th century) representation of the Battle of Karbala, of key importance to Shia Islam, fought in 680.
Date: C20th AD

Image description: At the Battle of Karbala the followers of Ali, led by the Prophet Muhammad's grandson Husayn, were defeated by the forces of the Umayyad Caliph Yazid. The event, which is often depicted in popular prints, is used by Shia to recall the martyr's role that they feel they have played throughout history.
Photo credit: Pictures from History / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords: arts / sunni / iraq / asia / historical images / art / asian / islamic / historical pictures / war / paintings / painting / history / ali / shia / islam / husayn / muhammad / umayyad

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