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The sealed letter he carried ordered his execution and cost him his life
A Lakhmid king sends two poets with sealed letters across the desert. One delivers his own execution order, while the other destroys his and lives.
The sealed letter he carried ordered his execution and cost him his life
This episode explores the reign of Amr ibn Hind, a Lakhmid king who ruled a buffer kingdom between two empires and was known for his patronage of poets, including one he sent to his death. It delves into the complexities of his rule and the cultural significance of the court of al-Hira.
Person: Amr ibn Hind
Period: 554-569/570 CE
Location: al-Hira, southern Iraq
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