Compare and Contrast the Mausoleum of the Samanids in Bukhara

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Essay

Compare and contrast the mausoleum of the Samanids in Bukhara and the madrasa-mausoleum complex of Sultan Hasan. How does each structure reflect not only its period but also its culture? Include in your essay the political overtones as well as any other artistic influences. Use examples to support your essay.

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