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{{ | {{Quote|A grand auction is happening, the Da'irat Al-mal. An annual show of silk robes comparing their golden spoons. No surprise, but this event is invite only.|[[Rebekah]], 860s.|Assassin's Creed: Mirage|Coins and Daggers}} | ||
[[File:ACMir Da'irat Al-mal Banner.png|thumb|150px|Banner of the Da'irat Al-mal]] | |||
[[File:ACMir Da'irat Al-mal Banner.png|thumb|Banner of the Da'irat Al-mal]] | |||
The '''Da'irat Al-mal''', also known as the '''Grand Auction''', was a yearly event that took place at the [[The Bazaar|Grand Bazaar]] in the [[Karkh]] district of [[Baghdad]]. It was where rare and precious objects were put up for auction for exclusive and potential buyers to bid for its purchase. From its inauguration, the event has attracted [[merchant]]s and businesspeople from across the world, including the [[Europe|Western Europe]] and the [[Asia|Far East]]. | The '''Da'irat Al-mal''', also known as the '''Grand Auction''', was a yearly event that took place at the [[The Bazaar|Grand Bazaar]] in the [[Karkh]] district of [[Baghdad]]. It was where rare and precious objects were put up for auction for exclusive and potential buyers to bid for its purchase. From its inauguration, the event has attracted [[merchant]]s and businesspeople from across the world, including the [[Europe|Western Europe]] and the [[Asia|Far East]]. | ||
During one particular event in the 860s, the [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]] [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] | ==History== | ||
During one particular event in the 860s, the [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]] [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] attempted to gain entry into the auction in order to locate and eliminate the [[Order of the Ancients]] member known as "The Treasurer",<ref name="Coins and Daggers">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Coins and Daggers]]</ref> who sought to add a precious [[China|Chinese]] hairpin to their collection.<ref name="Coin">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Coin, Corruption and Tea]]</ref> | |||
With the help of his friend [[Kong]], a [[tea]] merchant, Basim acquired an invitation to the Da'irat Al-mal and participated in the auction, ultimately managing to secure the hairpin. He then arranged a meeting with the Treasurer, whom he had identified as the Chinese merchant [[Ning]], and assassinated her.<ref name="Gilded Butterflies">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Gilded Butterflies]]</ref> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
Da'irat Al-mal (دائرة المال) means "money circle" in Arabic. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
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ACMir Gilded Butterflies 12.png|The grand auction during the Da'irat Al-mal | |||
ACMir Gilded Butterflies 19.png|Basim bidding for the hairpin at the auction | |||
ACMir Gilded Butterflies 20.png|The end of the auction | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 21:31, 30 May 2024
The Da'irat Al-mal, also known as the Grand Auction, was a yearly event that took place at the Grand Bazaar in the Karkh district of Baghdad. It was where rare and precious objects were put up for auction for exclusive and potential buyers to bid for its purchase. From its inauguration, the event has attracted merchants and businesspeople from across the world, including the Western Europe and the Far East.
History
During one particular event in the 860s, the Hidden One Basim Ibn Ishaq attempted to gain entry into the auction in order to locate and eliminate the Order of the Ancients member known as "The Treasurer",[1] who sought to add a precious Chinese hairpin to their collection.[2]
With the help of his friend Kong, a tea merchant, Basim acquired an invitation to the Da'irat Al-mal and participated in the auction, ultimately managing to secure the hairpin. He then arranged a meeting with the Treasurer, whom he had identified as the Chinese merchant Ning, and assassinated her.[3]
Behind the scenes
Da'irat Al-mal (دائرة المال) means "money circle" in Arabic.
Gallery
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The grand auction during the Da'irat Al-mal -
Basim bidding for the hairpin at the auction -
The end of the auction
Appearances
References