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The painting on the other side of this page is of the Sasanian ruler of Iran, Khusraw I Anushirwan (531\u2013579), descendant of Bahram Gur. Above the king's head an inscription reads, \"Picture of Nushirwan the Just.\" The figure in the elaborate turban to the left of the king is probably the young Minister Buzurgmihr, famous for his wisdom and virtue. To celebrate the explanation of a troublesome dream by Buzurgmihr, Nushirwan held a series of seven banquets. The text around this painting describes the fifth banquet.",
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