"The Lahore School blended Islamic and Sanskritic astronomical methods, producing peerless astrolabes that could tell time, map stars, and calculate latitude."
"A fine example made in Lahore in 1612 is heading to Sotheby's London with an estimated value of £1.5 million to £2.5 million."
"This astrolabe, weighing nearly 20 pounds, lists the longitudes and latitudes of 94 cities and shows the positions of 38 major stars."
"Crafted by brothers from a family workshop founded by the royal astronomer of Humayun, this astrolabe is one of only two known made by them."
In the early 17th century, the Mughal Empire, under Jahangir, experienced a cultural golden age. Lahore became a center for medicinal, horticultural, and astrological advancements. The Lahore School combined Islamic and Sanskritic methods to create exceptional astrolabes, which functioned as pre-modern computers. A notable astrolabe from 1612 is set for auction at Sotheby's, estimated between £1.5 million and £2.5 million. This astrolabe, weighing nearly 20 pounds, was crafted by a family of royal astronomers and features extensive astronomical data, including the positions of stars and cities.
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