Jahangir Collection (#2)

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

Four Portraits: (upper left) A Raja (Perhaps Raja Sarang Rao), by Balchand... ca
Four Portraits: (upper left) A Raja (Perhaps Raja Sarang Rao), by Balchand; (upper right) Inayat Khan, by Daulat; (lower left) Abd al-Khaliq, probably by Balchand; (lower right) Jamal Khan Qaravul

Sir Thomas Stood Before The Mogul, c1908, (c1920). Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton
Sir Thomas Stood Before The Mogul, c1908, (c1920). Thomas Roe (1581-1644), English diplomat of the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods

Tomb of Jahangir, Lahore, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Jahangir (1569-1627) ruled the Mughal Empire from 1605 until his death. Lantern slide

JAHANGIR (1569-1627). Mughal emperor of India, 1605-1627. Jahangir embracing his wife, Nur Mahal. Mughal painting, c1615

Nur-ud-din Salim Jahangir 1569-1627 great mughal
Nur-ud-din Salim Jahangir, 1569-1627, great mughal, Jahangir, Mormon, painting, Watercolor and gold on parchment attached to paper, Hexagonal frame

Jahangir early 1600s India Mughal early 17th century
Jahangir, early 1600s. India, Mughal, early 17th century. Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; image: 4.8 x 3.2 cm (1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in.)

Farhang- Jahangiri Persian-language Dictionary
From the Farhang-i Jahangiri (Persian-language Dictionary) compiled by Mir Jamal al-Din Husayn Inju of Shiraz (Persian, d. 1626), 1607-1608. India, Mughal court, made for Jahangir

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

INDIA: SQUIRRELS, c1615. A family of squirrels in a chinar tree. Painting by Abu l Hasan in 1615, commissioned by Mughal emperor Jahangir

JAHANGIR (1569-1627). Moghul Emperor of India. Jahangir conversing with a Sufi Sheik, preferring him over the kings who wait below, identified as the sultan of Turkey, James I of England and a Hindu

India. Great Mughal Empire (17th c. ). Solemn
India. Great Mughal Empire (17th c.). Solemn prayer of emperor Jahangir after the Ramadan in Idgah. Mughal art. Miniature Painting. GERMANY. Berlin. Museum of Islamic Arts

The Emperor Timur (1336-1405) on his Throne, after an Indian miniature (pen & ink
XIR210215 The Emperor Timur (1336-1405) on his Throne, after an Indian miniature (pen & ink on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz

Ms E-14 fol. 21a Festivities on the Occasion of the Coronation of Emperor Djahangir
XIR187068 Ms E-14 fol.21a Festivities on the Occasion of the Coronation of Emperor Djahangir (1569-1627) 1605 (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); Institute of Oriental Studies, St

Ms E-14 Portrait of Djahangir (1569-1627) two birds and noble women in conversation
XIR175575 Ms E-14 Portrait of Djahangir (1569-1627) two birds and noble women in conversation (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); Institute of Oriental Studies, St

INDIA: MUGHAL EMPERORS. Three generations of Mughal emperors of India. Akbar, seated on a canopied dais, receives his son, Jahangir (in red turban)

NUR JAHAN (1557-1645). Mughal empress and favorite wife of emperor Jahangir. Nur Jahan with attendants in a garden. Gouache on paper, Mughal, 17th century

JAHANGIR (1569-1627). Mughal emperor of India, inspecting artists at a camp. Mughal miniature painting, c1610

PRINCE SHAHRYAR (1605-c1628). Son of Mughal emperor, Jahangir. Drawing, 17th century

DREAM OF JAHANGIR. In the dream of Moghul Emperor Jahangir (right), he is embraced by Shah Abbas I of Persia. Miniature, c1620

ZEBRA, c1620. Painting of a Zebra commissioned by Jahangir, Mughal emperor of India, c1620

Tombs of the Sakadh of Jehangir (Jahangir), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, Asia

Jahangir and his Court
JAHANGIR, the fourth Mughal emperor, styles himself Conqueror of the world; depicted here with his court, he will be visited by envoys from England

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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.