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Montino Bourbon · 22nd February 2005, 04:34 AM

Please notice the parasol on the blade of Shah Jahan's dagger, a classic symbol of royalty; Songs from the Moghul court sometimes refer to the emperor in wording such as "Shelter us under your parasol", implying the supreme protective power of the emperor.

22nd February 2005, 04:34 AM	#13
Montino Bourbon Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, California Posts: 301	Re Shah Jahan's dagger Please notice the parasol on the blade of Shah Jahan's dagger, a classic symbol of royalty; Songs from the Moghul court sometimes refer to the emperor in wording such as "Shelter us under your parasol", implying the supreme protective power of the emperor.