Ariana; history of Iranian, Iranic, Persian and Persianate civilization.
The last time Iran protected its Persian Gulf from Western Imperialists
17th century Persian painting depicting how Iran defeated the Portuguese and recaptured it's Persian Gulf Island in the straight of Hormuz that connects the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Makran/Oman
dated 1697
Imam-Quli Khan is depicted at the upper left astride a white horse holding a sword and shield.
Opaque watercolour and ink on paper; page 29.2 × 19.7 cm British Library, Add. 7801
