The Sultan and his commanders: representations of ideal leadership in the Şehname-i Nadiri
Journal: Sabanci University
Year: 2017

The aim of this thesis is to examine the text and miniatures of the illustrated version of the Şehnāme-i Nādirī (Topkapı Palace Museum Library, H. 1124), and to place it within the context of the Ottoman şehnāme writing tradition. The Şehnāme-i Nādirī narrates the accession of ‘Osmān II to the throne, as well as the campaigns and military interventions that occurred during his rule, including his Hotin campaign. This study focuses on the various representations of leadership in the Şehnāme-i Nād