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Ghaznavid

Little Ghaznavid art has survived although the two monumental tomb towers or minarets still standing at Ghazni give an idea as to its magnificence. Of a tall and slender Persian type, they were built on the plan of an eight-pointed star and their surfaces are decorated with Kufic inscriptions and abstract designs in brick. Their capital, Ghazni lay on an important trade route, resulting in influences from around the region.