The Story of Aloeswood of Ubayd-Allah | A Short Anecdote from History
One very famous incident involving agarwood, also called as aloeswood, of Hind (India) occurred during the reign of al-Mutawakkil ‘ala-Allah who was an Abbasid caliph and ruled between 847 to 861 AD. The incident is recorded in Kitab al-Hadaya wa al-Tuhaf (Book of Gifts and Rarities). Given here is its translation in English. Read it and enjoy it!
Agarwood in Various Religions
Agarwood in Various Religions - Agarwood is highly revered in the seminal texts of Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, and Islam.
Legendary Aloeswood from India | A Short-Story From 9th Century CE
A legend of aloeswood associated with the King - Al Mutawakkil. A very rare kind of oud that is found in an almost inaccessible place, guarded by deer.
The Aloes of Es-Sinf (الصنف) | Agarwood History
A historical account of agarwood from Champa Empire - Vietnam
