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Music and poetry served not only aesthetic purposes but also reinforced the ruler’s legitimacy. The report notes that the ghazal praised “the Shah’s justice and the protection of the faithful,” echoing the Safavid narrative that linked royal authority with the defense of Shia orthodoxy (Newman 2006, 221). The presence of shatranj —a game of strategic thought—further symbolized the ruler’s capacity for wise governance. The mentioned in your edition's version of entry
The “Rijal al‑Kāshī” Report 176: Linking Lifestyle and Entertainment in Early‑Modern Persian Society rijal al kashi report 176 hot link