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The English Ambassador in India in 1615 (litho)
PNP314301 The English Ambassador in India in 1615 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Roe (1581-1644) was the first English Ambassador to the Mughal Empire, from 1615-18; his embassy was to the court at Agra of the Great Mogul, Nuruddin Salim Jahangir (1569-1627); ); Peter Newark Historical Pictures; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23376008
© Peter Newark Historical Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Agreement Cape East India Company Enthroned Moghul Monopoly Negotiation Negotiations Protection Receiving Reception Sultan Trading Agreements Mughal Emperor
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This lithograph print showcases "The English Ambassador in India in 1615" by Richard Caton Woodville II, depicting Sir Thomas Roe, the first English Ambassador to the Mughal Empire. The scene takes place at the court of Nuruddin Salim Jahangir, also known as the Great Mogul, in Agra. Sir Thomas Roe's mission was to negotiate trade agreements and secure protection for British interests in India. In this image, we see him standing confidently before the enthroned emperor, adorned with a majestic cape and holding a sword symbolizing his authority. Surrounded by soldiers and troops representing both sides of negotiations, this historic moment captures the delicate balance between power dynamics and diplomacy. The East India Company played a significant role during these negotiations but is not explicitly mentioned here. Roe's presence demonstrates the growing influence of European nations on Indian affairs during this period. His turbaned attire reflects an attempt to blend into local customs while maintaining his distinct identity as an English ambassador. Woodville's attention to detail brings life to this engraving, portraying a pivotal moment when two worlds collided through negotiation and agreement. This print serves as a reminder of the complex history that shaped Anglo-Indian relations and laid foundations for future interactions between these two great civilizations.
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