Uthman ibn Ibrahim | |
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Ruler of Transoxiana | |
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Reign | 1204 – 1212 |
Predecessor | Ibrahim ibn Hussein |
Died | 1212 Transoxiana |
Dynasty | Karakhanid dynasty |
Father | Ibrahim ibn Hussein |
Religion | Sunni Islam |
Uthman ibn Ibrahim was a Karakhanid ruler in Transoxiana from 1204 to 1212.[5]
'Uthman ibn Brahim (...) très probablement commanditaire des peintures de Samarkand"
The ceramics and monetary finds in the pavilion can be dated to no earlier than to the second half of the twelfth century, and more plausibly towards the end of that century. This is the only pavilion of those excavated that was decorated with paintings, which leave no doubt about the master of the place. (...) The whole artistic project was aimed at exalting the royal figure and the magnificence of his court. (...) the main scenes from the northern wall represents the ruler sitting cross-legged on a throne (see Figs 13, 14) (...) It was undoubtedly a private residence of the Qarakhanid ruler and his family and not a place for solemn receptions.
Peintures murales qui ornaient (...) la résidence privée des derniers souverains qarakhanides de Samarkande (fin du 12ième - début du 13ième siècle (...) le souverain assis, les jambes repliées sur le trône, tient une flèche, symbole du pouvoir (Fig.171).
We cannot exclude the possibility that this action was related to the dramatic events of the year 1212, when Samarqand was taken by the Khwarazmshah Muḥammad b. Tekish.