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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.| | {{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 describing the event, 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|150px|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 '''Da'irat Al-mal''', also known as the '''Grand Auction''', was a yearly event that took place at the [[The Bazaar|Grand Bazaar]] in [[Baghdad]]'s [[Karkh]] district. 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 {{Wiki|Eurasia}}. | ||
==History== | ==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> | During one particular event in the 860s, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut|Alamut 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> | 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== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Da'irat Al-mal (دائرة المال) means "money circle" in Arabic. | ''Da'irat Al-mal'' (دائرة المال) means "money circle" in Arabic. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Latest revision as of 07:45, 8 March 2025
The Da'irat Al-mal, also known as the Grand Auction, was a yearly event that took place at the Grand Bazaar in Baghdad's Karkh district. 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 Eurasia.
History[edit | edit source]
During one particular event in the 860s, the Alamut 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[edit | edit source]
Da'irat Al-mal (دائرة المال) means "money circle" in Arabic.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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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
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