Usage in The Mughal Empire
Islamic flags containing the calligraphy of the Quran were commonly used by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, it was the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who is known to have inlaid the Crescent and Star symbol upon his personal shield, his son Aurangzeb is also known to have used similar shields and flags containing an upward Crescent and Star symbol. Various Nawabs also preferred to utilize the Crescent and Star symbols such as the Nawab of the Carnatic.
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A miniature painting from the Padshahnama, depicting Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (note: The upward Crescent and Star symbol, inlaid upon the imperial shield).
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The finial upon the Taj Mahal is topped on the main spire with the combined spear and crescent representing the official military standard of the Mughal Emperor.
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The Crescent military standard of the Sultanate of Mysore (note: in the background), during the rule of Tipu Sultan.
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