Jahangir Collection

Jahangir and his Father, Akbar, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca.1540-50

Nur-ud-din Mohammad Salim
3522687 Nur-ud-din Mohammad Salim; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Nur-ud-din Mohammad Salim (Jahangir, conqueror of the world) 1569/1627

Nur-ud-din Salim Jahangir, 1569-1627, Great Mughal, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Nur-ud-din Salim Jahangir, 1569-1627, Great Mughal, c17th century

Idealized Portrait of the Mughal Empress Nur Jahan (1577-1645)?, between c1725 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
Idealized Portrait of the Mughal Empress Nur Jahan (1577-1645)?, between c1725 and c1750

Reproduction of a book illustration showing Shalimar Bagh (gardens), nr. Srinagar, Kashmir, c1925
Reproduction of a book illustration showing the Shalimar Bagh (gardens), near Srinagar, Kashmir, c1925. Illustration shows a Persianate water garden

Husyn-Abdal, in the Punjab - from a sketch by G. T. Vigne, Esq. 1850. Creator: Unknown
Husyn-Abdal, in the Punjab, [India] - from a sketch by G. T. Vigne, Esq. 1850. The charming scene...lies near the east bank of the Indus

Zhangir Khan, governor of Kazakh Khanate
Zhangir Khan (Salqam Jangir Khan, 1610-1680), Kazakh Khan, governor of the Kazakh Khanate from 1629 to 1680. 17th century

Miniature Painting of Queen Noorjahan India Asia
3610176 Miniature Painting of Queen Noorjahan India Asia by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Jahangir
3610112 Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Jahangir by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Emperor Jahangir India Asia
3610175 Miniature Painting of Emperor Jahangir India Asia by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Queen Noorjahan with Jahangir India Asia
3610168 Miniature Painting of Queen Noorjahan with Jahangir India Asia by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Mughul Queen Nurjahan India Asia
3610160 Miniature Painting of Mughul Queen Nurjahan India Asia by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Mughul Emperor Jahangir India Asia
3610159 Miniature Painting of Mughul Emperor Jahangir India Asia by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Jahangir with Wife Noorjahan
3610139 Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Jahangir with Wife Noorjahan by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Portrait of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, India
3609985 Portrait of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Jahangir
3610113 Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Jahangir by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

The interior of Mughal emperor Akbars Tomb
The interior of Akbars tomb, the tomb of the Mughal emperor Akbar This tomb is an important Mughal architectural masterpiece

Hawkins Presenting King Jamess Letter to the Great Mogul, 1608 (c1912). In 1607, William Hawkins commanded the ship (Hector)

Jahangir and Prince Khurram with Nur Jahan, c1624-1625. Indian miniature painting. Nur Jahan (1577-1645) was the twentieth and favourite wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir (1569-1628)

Jahangir Preferring a Sufi sheikh to Kings, c. 1618. Artist: Bichitr (?-ca 1660)
Jahangir Preferring a Sufi sheikh to Kings, c. 1618. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Flower Gatherers
An artwork showing two Indian flower gatherers, in the darkness of night. The standing figure is wearing a long blue garment over a red skirt. Date: circa 1930

Detail from Allegorical portrait of Jahangir (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874379 Detail from Allegorical portrait of Jahangir (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Ali Khan, Ghulam (fl.1815); 27.7 x18 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Nur-ud-din Mohammad Salim)

Allegorical portrait of Jahangir (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874380 Allegorical portrait of Jahangir (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Ali Khan, Ghulam (fl.1815); 27.7 x18 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Nur-ud-din Mohammad Salim)

Jahangir Shooting the Head of Malik Ambar, early 17th century (opaque w / c, ink & gold on paper)
3742877 Jahangir Shooting the Head of Malik Ambar, early 17th century (opaque w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Hasan, Abu l (fl.1605-27); 38x26 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Sir Thomas Roes Embassy to the Court of Jehangir (oil & pencil on canvas)
1775082 Sir Thomas Roes Embassy to the Court of Jehangir (oil & pencil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 52.5x110.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

Portrait of Emperor Jahangir, c. 1800. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Emperor Jahangir, c. 1800

Jahangir and Prince Khurram Entertained by Nur Jahan, Mughal dynasty, ca. 1640-50

Jahangir Giving Books to Shaykhs; from the St. Petersburg Album, Mughal dynasty, c1620
Jahangir Giving Books to Shaykhs; from the St. Petersburg Album, Mughal dynasty, ca. 1620; borders mid-18th century; calligraphy AH 1020 (1611-12). Attributed to Lalchand

Mughal wine cup, period of Jahangir, 1605-27 (emerald, gold & enamel) (see also 779491
779484 Mughal wine cup, period of Jahangir, 1605-27 (emerald, gold & enamel) (see also 779491, 779483-5) by Indian School

Sir Thomas stood before the Mogul (colour litho)
977972 Sir Thomas stood before the Mogul (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Roe (1581-1644), English diplomat

Akbar hands a jeweled feather to his son Jahangir, c. 1845 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874370 Akbar hands a jeweled feather to his son Jahangir, c.1845 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 20.5 x10.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Portrait of Emperor Jahangir, c. 1800 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
2969753 Portrait of Emperor Jahangir, c.1800 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Mughal School (19th century); 31.1x20.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Nur-ud-din Mohammad Salim)

The Tomb of Etahmadowlah, c. 1815 (pencil and w / c)
1196929 The Tomb of Etahmadowlah, c. 1815 (pencil and w/c) by Agra School, (19th century); 53.4x68 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Jahangir with Asaf Khan and Shayista Khan, from the Late Shah Jahan Album, c
2956980 Jahangir with Asaf Khan and Shayista Khan, from the Late Shah Jahan Album, c.1650 (w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 44.9x33 cm; Arthur M

Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings, illustration from the St
1074062 Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings, illustration from the St. Petersburg Album, c.1615-18 (w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Bichtir (fl)

Mughal wine cup, period of Jahangir, 1605-27 (emerald, gold & enamel) (see also 779491
779485 Mughal wine cup, period of Jahangir, 1605-27 (emerald, gold & enamel) (see also 779491, 779483-4) by Indian School

Mughal coin (gold)
1203146 Mughal coin (gold) by Mughal School, (17th century); 2.1x2.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Jahangir, born Nur-ud-din Mohammad Salim (1569-1627)

Mughal coin from Agra, 1605-28 (gold)
1203127 Mughal coin from Agra, 1605-28 (gold) by Indian School, (17th century); 2.1x2.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Jahangir)

Baoli and remains of the Palace of Jahangir, Delhi, India (engraving)
972327 Baoli and remains of the Palace of Jahangir, Delhi, India (engraving) by Dibdin, Thomas Colman (1810-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail from Emperor Jahangir with Holy Men in a Garden, c
874319 Detail from Emperor Jahangir with Holy Men in a Garden, c.1615 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Hasan, Abu l (fl.1605-27); 32.6 x19.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Detail from Emperor Jahangir with Holy Men in a Garden, c
874317 Detail from Emperor Jahangir with Holy Men in a Garden, c.1615 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Hasan, Abu l (fl.1605-27); 32.6 x19.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Album page with Stokesia and portrait of Abdul Rahim Khan-e Khanna, c
874361 Album page with Stokesia and portrait of Abdul Rahim Khan-e Khanna, c.1800 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 18.9 x10.3 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Mughal wine cup, period of Jahangir, 1605-27 (emerald, gold & enamel) (see also 779483-5)
779491 Mughal wine cup, period of Jahangir, 1605-27 (emerald, gold & enamel) (see also 779483-5) by Indian School, (17th century); 7.2x5.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Jahangir Watching an Elephant Fight, ca. 1605. Creator: Farrukh Chela
Jahangir Watching an Elephant Fight, ca. 1605

Portrait of Emperor Jahangir, ca. 1615-20. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Emperor Jahangir, ca. 1615-20

Jahangir and His Vizier, I'timad al-Daula, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1615. Creator: Manohar
Jahangir and His Vizier, I'timad al-Daula, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1615; verso: ca. 1530-45

Portrait of the Elephant Alam Guman, ca. 1640. Creator
Portrait of the Elephant Alam Guman, ca. 1640

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Jahangir, the son of Akbar, was a prominent figure in Mughal history. His reign saw significant cultural and artistic developments, as evident in the Folio from the Shah Jahan Album. This exquisite artwork showcases Jahangir's appreciation for beauty and nature through its depiction of "The Flower Gatherers. " However, Jahangir's influence extended beyond art. He appointed Zhangir Khan as governor of Kazakh Khanate, demonstrating his astute political decisions. The interior of Mughal emperor Akbar's Tomb stands as a testament to Jahangir's respect for his father's legacy. Foreign relations were also crucial during Jahangir's rule. In 1608, Hawkins presented King James' letter to the Great Mogul—an event captured in an intriguing painting from that era. Jahangir shared a close bond with his wife Nur Jahan and their son Prince Khurram. A captivating portrait depicts them together, showcasing their power and unity. Religion played a significant role in Jahangir's life too. In "Jahangir Preferring a Sufi sheikh to Kings, " he is depicted choosing spirituality over worldly power—a reflection of his personal beliefs. Allegorical portraits further highlight Jahangir's grandeur and opulence; they are intricate masterpieces created with gold on paper. Yet amidst all this splendor, there were moments of conflict. "Jahangir Shooting the Head of Malik Ambar" portrays one such instance when he dealt with opposition using forceful measures. His court was not only visited by diplomats but also renowned figures like Sir Thomas Roe who came on an embassy mission—depicted vividly in oil and pencil on canvas.