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Alam (finial)
An 'alam () or alem () is a standard or flagpole in Islamic culture, typically topped by an ornate metal finial. The word '''alam'' is used generally to denote a banner but in the context of Islamic art it can refer to examples of the metal finials. This type of flagpole is often used by Shi'a Muslims in religious processions or ceremonial functions, as well as by groups and states in Iran (e.g. the Safavids) and the Indian subcontinent. In Ottoman Turkish, the corresponding word ''alem'' means a military banner consisting of a tall pole (''sap'') with a silk flag or banner (''sancak'') topped by a metal finial (''saifa''). In modern Turkish, ''sancak'' can apply to the whole standard and not simply the fabric of the banner. The word ''alem'' came to be applied to the decoration at the top of the flagpole. The word also came to be applied to the architectural device which caps a minaret, dome of a mosque or ''minber'' (pulpit). It may incorporate an Islamic emblem of the crescent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Processional Standard ('Alam) MET DP328288
Processional is anything of, and or pertaining to a procession. Processional may also refer to: * ''Processional'' (play), a 1925 play by John Howard Lawson *Roman Processional, the tenth chapter of the ''Roman Ritual'' *Processional cross, a cross or crucifix held during a Christian procession *Processional walkway, a ceremonial walkway Music *Processional hymn, a hymn or chant sung during a Christian procession *''Processional'', a 1953 orchestral composition by Arthur Bliss *''Processional'', a 1964 organ composition by William Mathias *''Processional'', a 1983 piano composition by George Crumb *''Processional'', a 2006 organ composition by Grayston Ives Charles John Grayston Ives (born 1948), also known as Bill Ives, is a British composer, singer and choral director. Education and career Ives was a chorister at Ely Cathedral and later studied music at Selwyn College, Cambridge, where he held a ... See also * Procession (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Subcontinent
The Indian subcontinent is a physiographic region of Asia below the Himalayas which projects into the Indian Ocean between the Bay of Bengal to the east and the Arabian Sea to the west. It is now divided between Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. (subscription required) Although the terms "Indian subcontinent" and "South Asia" are often also used interchangeably to denote a wider region which includes, in addition, Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, the "Indian subcontinent" is more of a geophysical term, whereas "South Asia" is more geopolitical. "South Asia" frequently also includes Afghanistan, which is not considered part of the subcontinent even in extended usage.Jim Norwine & Alfonso González, ''The Third World: states of mind and being'', pages 209, Taylor & Francis, 1988, Quote: ""The term "South Asia" also signifies the Indian Subcontinent""Raj S. Bhopal, ''Ethnicity, race, and health in multicultural societies'', pages 33, Oxford University Press, 2007, ; Q ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flags Of The Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire had a number of imperial flags and standards. The principal imperial standard of the Mughals was known as the ''alam'' ( ). It was primarily moss green. It displayed a lion and sun ( ) facing the hoist of the flag. The Mughals traced their use of the ''alam'' back to Timur. The imperial standard was displayed to the right of the throne and also at the entrance of the Emperor's encampment and in front of the emperor during military marches. According to the ''Ain-i-Akbari'', during Akbar's reign, whenever the emperor rode out, not less than five ''alams'' were carried along with the ''qur'' (a collection of flags and other insignia) wrapped up in scarlet cloth bags. They were unfurled on the days of festivity, and in battle. Edward Terry (author), Edward Terry, chaplain to Sir Thomas Roe, who came during the reign of Jahangir, described in his ''Voyage to East-India'' (1655) that the royal standard, made of silk, with a crouching lion shadowing part of the body o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flags Of The Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire used various flags and naval ensigns during its history. The crescent and star came into use in the second half of the 18th century. A ' (decree) from 1793 required that the ships of the Ottoman Navy were to use a red flag with the star and crescent in white. In 1844, a version of this flag, with a five-pointed star, was officially adopted as the Ottoman national flag. The decision to adopt a national flag was part of the '' Tanzimat'' reforms which aimed to modernize the Ottoman state in line with the laws and norms of contemporary European states and institutions. The star and crescent design later became a common element in the national flags of Ottoman successor states in the 20th century. The current flag of Turkey is essentially the same as the late Ottoman flag, but has more specific legal standardizations (regarding its measures, geometric proportions, and exact tone of red) that were introduced with the Turkish Flag Law on 29 May 1936. Before the leg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
