The Contributions of Barmakids to Science and Literature During the Golden Age

IntroductionIn the Disney cartoon series Aladdin, Jafar, the Sultan’s wazir, is shown as a seeminglytrustworthy counsel, but in reality, he is a malevolent individual scheming to seize control of thecountry. Jafar’s inspiration is derived from 1001 Arabian Nights, a compilation of tales from theIslamic golden age. In the Arabian Nights, Jafar is portrayed as a … Read more