The main primary documentary source for Seljuk dress and armour of the 13th century is the Romance of Varqa and Gulshah
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19: Gulshâh fleeing the palace of Rabî; a rabbit among the feet of the horse; to the right the door and the walls of a palace
20: The contemplation of Gulshâh, the fight between Warqah and Rabî, a rabbit between the feet of Rabî s horse; behind him, a bird; behind Gulshâh three birds at various positions
22: Gulshâh uncovers her face; facing Rabî on the horse, behind him Warqah, half naked and bound.
23: Gulshâh kills Rabî by driving the lance in his chest; four horsemen and Warqah bound; inscription: "Gulshâh kills Ibn Adnân, saves Warqah"
37: The exit of the armed Warqah from the walls of Yemen, flanked by two riders.
38: Warqah to battle; with him, a standard-bearer, behind him, two figures on camels beating large drums; in front of him, two riders and foot-soldier; inscription: "The army of Warqah scatters that of Bahrain and of Adan."
39: Struggle of Warqah with a warrior of Adan.
A page of small coloured Varka ve Gulsah images from the Turkish Cultural Foundation
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The Romance of Varqa and Gulshah
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Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers
Seljuks in Varqa wa Gulshah, c.1250
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