Mask of Vaikuntha Vishnu, late 5th century. Learn more about 5th century masks
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A dynasty that ruled over Iran between 1501 and 1736 CE. It consolidated the empire, established a system of state and bureaucracy and patronised the arts and letters, especially manuscript painting. The court of Safavid Iran was a major cultural influence to the arts under the Mughal rule in the Indian subcontinent.