The Gwalior Qur'an

Marika Sardar, former Curator at the Aga Khan Museum, Toronto

Completed in 1399 in what is now India, the Gwalior Qur’an has many features that distinguish it from other Qur’ans. Curator Dr. Marika Sardar delves into the fascinating details in this history-rich short video which is also part of the digital exhibit, "Hidden Stories: Books Along the Silk Roads."

Video

Further Reading and Viewing

Marika Sardar, “The Gwalior Qur’an,” Khamseen: Islamic Art History Online, published 28 August 2020.

See the accompanying materials on the "Hidden Stories: Books Along the Silk Roads" video page and the bibliography from the Hidden Stories Project website.

Cite

Sardar, Marika. "The Gwalior Qur'an," Middle Ages for Educators, April 9, 2024. Accessed [date]. https://middleagesforeducators.princeton.edu/gwalior-quran