1. Relevant Facts
1.1. This artefact is made by Muhammed Taqi.
1.2. This artefact was made in the early 18th century.
1.3. The materials are gilded brass and bronze, Enamel
2. Inferences
2.1. Muhammmed Must be Rich.
2.1.1. Evidence: It was made out of bronze which means he must have had lots of money.
2.1.1.1. Explanation: Things made out of materials like that have lots of value which means all the materials would have been expensive therefore he must have been rich to be able to have hold of them.
2.2. He must have been valued upon his society.
2.2.1. Evidence: been important because it was used in the Ashura.
2.2.1.1. Explanation: If his Alam was used in the Ashura it must have been very good and he must have been very important to hold the responsibility.
3. Safavid Empire (Civilisation Inferences)
3.1. Religion
3.1.1. Evidence: There has to be a religion because the alam is part of a religion.
3.1.1.1. Explanation: The reason I made this inference was if the alam is part of the shi'a it makes it to do with religion.
3.2. The Civilisation must have been very strict
3.2.1. Evidence: If you did not believe in the Shi'a something bad would Happen.
3.2.1.1. Explanation: If you did not believe in Shi'a they would execute you, You were not allowed to believe in any other religion.