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Mirza Collection

Mirza Muhammad Siraj-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Bengal during the 18th century, was a prominent figure in history

Background imageMirza Collection: Ulugh Beg, also known as Mirzo Ulugbek, statue, at Ulugh Beg Observatory, Samarkand

Ulugh Beg, also known as Mirzo Ulugbek, statue, at Ulugh Beg Observatory, Samarkand
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Ulugh Beg, also known as Mirzo Ulugbek, statue, at Ulugh Beg Observatory

Background imageMirza Collection: Miniature Painting of Mirza Raja Jai Singh, Jaipur

Miniature Painting of Mirza Raja Jai Singh, Jaipur
3610092 Miniature Painting of Mirza Raja Jai Singh, Jaipur by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Background imageMirza Collection: Miniature Painting of Mirza Raja Man Singh, Jaipur

Miniature Painting of Mirza Raja Man Singh, Jaipur
3610101 Miniature Painting of Mirza Raja Man Singh, Jaipur by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Background imageMirza Collection: Ulugh Beg Observatory Museum, also known as Ulugbek Observatory Museum, Samarkand

Ulugh Beg Observatory Museum, also known as Ulugbek Observatory Museum, Samarkand
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Ulugh Beg Observatory Museum, also known as Ulugbek Observatory Museum

Background imageMirza Collection: MIRZA MUHAMMAD SIRAJ-UD-DAULA NAWAB OF BENGAL (1732? - 1757) Date: 18th Century

MIRZA MUHAMMAD SIRAJ-UD-DAULA NAWAB OF BENGAL (1732? - 1757) Date: 18th Century

Background imageMirza Collection: Portrait of Itimad Al-dawla (w / c, ink & gold on paper)

Portrait of Itimad Al-dawla (w / c, ink & gold on paper)
2956973 Portrait of Itimad Al-dawla (w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Balchand (fl.c.1596-1640) (attr. to); 38.1x25.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageMirza Collection: Room of a Mirza in the Valley of Baidar, a Cafe in Karasu-Bazar (engraving)

Room of a Mirza in the Valley of Baidar, a Cafe in Karasu-Bazar (engraving)
1608499 Room of a Mirza in the Valley of Baidar, a Cafe in Karasu-Bazar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Room of a Mirza in the Valley of Baidar)

Background imageMirza Collection: Portrait of Zill-aI Sultan, Qajar period, 1890-91 (oil on tin)

Portrait of Zill-aI Sultan, Qajar period, 1890-91 (oil on tin)
808664 Portrait of Zill-aI Sultan, Qajar period, 1890-91 (oil on tin) by Ibrahim (fl.1890-91); 76x57 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMirza Collection: An endangered Coquerels giant mouse lemur / Coquerel

An endangered Coquerels giant mouse lemur / Coquerel
3741758 An endangered Coquerels giant mouse lemur/Coquerels dwarf lemur/Southern giant mouse lemur, resting on a branch at London Zoo, October 1929 (b/w photo) by Bond

Background imageMirza Collection: Firman of Muhammad Shah Qajar, dated A. H. 1250 / A. D. 1835. Creator: Unknown

Firman of Muhammad Shah Qajar, dated A. H. 1250 / A. D. 1835. Creator: Unknown
Firman of Muhammad Shah Qajar, dated A.H. 1250/ A.D. 1835

Background imageMirza Collection: Portrait of Ardeshir Mirza, uncle of the king, 1840s-60s

Portrait of Ardeshir Mirza, uncle of the king, 1840s-60s

Background imageMirza Collection: Ottoman Army Entering a City, Folio from a Divan of Mahmud Abd al-Baqi

Ottoman Army Entering a City, Folio from a Divan of Mahmud Abd al-Baqi, last quarter 16th century

Background imageMirza Collection: The Tomb of Akbar the Great Alias Sikandra, Agra, c1910. Creator: Unknown

The Tomb of Akbar the Great Alias Sikandra, Agra, c1910. Creator: Unknown
The Tomb of Akbar the Great Alias Sikandra, Agra. Built by the Emperor Jahangir in 1605 AD, c1910. The tomb of the Mughal Emperor Akbar (1542-1605), built between 1600 and 1613 at Sikandra, Agra

Background imageMirza Collection: General View of the Palace in Kaiser Bagh, Lucknow, c1900

General View of the Palace in Kaiser Bagh, Lucknow, c1900. Qaisarbagh (Emperors Garden), is a complex in the city of Lucknow, India

Background imageMirza Collection: Tabriz Prince Baba Bar Ischaja Mualim

Tabriz Prince Baba Bar Ischaja Mualim Date: circa 1903

Background imageMirza Collection: Akbar Shah Ii, Aka Mirza Akbar 1760

Akbar Shah Ii, Aka Mirza Akbar 1760

Background imageMirza Collection: recto: 'Portrait of Prince Danyal', Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: late 16th century

recto: "Portrait of Prince Danyal", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: late 16th century; verso: ca. 1500

Background imageMirza Collection: Mirza Mohammed Ali Beg

Mirza Mohammed Ali Beg
MIRZA MOHAMMED ALI BEG Turkish translator of the Christian Bible into his native tongue. Date: ? - 1675

Background imageMirza Collection: Prince Arfa Mirza Khan

Prince Arfa Mirza Khan
Arfa Mirza Khan (1846-1939), Persian prince, diplomat, writer (pen name: Danesh) and worker for peace. Date: 1925

Background imageMirza Collection: A Princely Hawking Party in the Mountains, c1575. Artist: Mirza Ali

A Princely Hawking Party in the Mountains, c1575. Artist: Mirza Ali
A Princely Hawking Party in the Mountains, c1575. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageMirza Collection: Abu Thaleb Khan - 2

Abu Thaleb Khan - 2
MIRZA ABU THALEB KHAN Indian traveller and poet. Date: 1751 - 1806

Background imageMirza Collection: Abu Thaleb Khan

Abu Thaleb Khan
MIRZA ABU THALEB KHAN Indian traveller and poet. Date: 1751 - 1806

Background imageMirza Collection: Mirza Abu Al-Hasan

Mirza Abu Al-Hasan
MIRZA ABU AL-HASAN ILCHI (variously spelt) Persian ambassador to Britain 1809 and later, when he was said to have several affairs with English ladies. Date: circa 1809

Background imageMirza Collection: Mirza Mohammed Ibraheem

Mirza Mohammed Ibraheem
MIRZA MOHAMMED IBRAHEEM compiler of a Persian grammar Date: CIRCA 1840

Background imageMirza Collection: Mirza Mohsin Khan

Mirza Mohsin Khan
MIRZA MOHSIN KHAN

Background imageMirza Collection: SAMARKAND: MADRASAH, c1910. The Ulugh Beg Madrasah in the Registan, which was the

SAMARKAND: MADRASAH, c1910. The Ulugh Beg Madrasah in the Registan, which was the heart of ancient Samarkand. Photograph by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, c1910

Background imageMirza Collection: INDIA: MAUSOLEUM. Detail of intricate marble inlay at Mausoleum of Itimad ud-Daula

INDIA: MAUSOLEUM. Detail of intricate marble inlay at Mausoleum of Itimad ud-Daula (Emperors Pillar). Of Persian decent, Mirza Ghiyas Beg became the prime minister (wazir) under Emperor Jehangir

Background imageMirza Collection: INDIA: MAUSOLEUM. Mausoleum of Itimad ud-Daula (Emperors Pillar). Of Persian decent

INDIA: MAUSOLEUM. Mausoleum of Itimad ud-Daula (Emperors Pillar). Of Persian decent, Mirza Ghiyas Beg became the prime minister (wazir) under Emperor Jehangir

Background imageMirza Collection: FIRDAUSI (c940-c1020). Persian poet. Detail from a manuscript illumination, c1535

FIRDAUSI (c940-c1020). Persian poet. Detail from a manuscript illumination, c1535, by Mirza Ali for Firdausis Shah Namah, depicting Firdausi at far left

Background imageMirza Collection: The Etimad-ud-Daulas Tomb, Agra

The Etimad-ud-Daulas Tomb, Agra
Etimad-ud-Daulas Tomb (I timad-ud-Daulah ka Maqbara) - a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh

Background imageMirza Collection: de Havilland Canada DHC2 Beaver AL1

de Havilland Canada DHC2 Beaver AL1, of the Army Air Corps supporting Royal Engineers during Exercise Mirza, seen here taking off from the flood plain of the River Tonj in the southern Sudan. c.1974

Background imageMirza Collection: INDIA. DELHI. Delhi. Humayuns Tomb (1564-1572)

INDIA. DELHI. Delhi. Humayuns Tomb (1564-1572) by the Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas

Background imageMirza Collection: SURAJAH DOWLAH (1729-1757). Nawab of Bengal, India. Colored line engraving, 19th century

SURAJAH DOWLAH (1729-1757). Nawab of Bengal, India. Colored line engraving, 19th century, after an Indian miniature



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Mirza Muhammad Siraj-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Bengal during the 18th century, was a prominent figure in history. Known for his reign from 1732 to 1757, he played a significant role in shaping the region's political landscape. His rule was marked by both prosperity and turmoil. In Samarkand, Uzbekistan stands a statue of Ulugh Beg, also known as Mirzo Ulugbek. The statue is located at the renowned Ulugh Beg Observatory, which served as an important center for astronomical studies during its time. A captivating portrait showcases Mirza Muhammad Siraj-ud-Daula with his ten sons. This painting provides a glimpse into the personal life of this influential ruler and highlights the importance he placed on family. The Ulugh Beg Observatory Museum offers visitors an opportunity to explore the rich history of astronomy and scientific advancements made during Mirzo Ulugbek's era. It serves as a testament to his dedication to knowledge and intellectual pursuits. Another notable individual named Mirza Mohammed Ali Beg leaves behind a legacy worth remembering. His contributions to society have left an indelible mark that continues to inspire generations. Prince Arfa Mirza Khan's name echoes through history as well. His achievements and accomplishments stand tall among those who came before him, leaving behind tales of bravery and resilience. An exquisite portrait captures Itimad Al-dawla in all her glory - adorned with watercolors, ink, and gold on paper. This masterpiece immortalizes her beauty for future generations to admire. The room of a Mirza in Karasu-Bazar's Valley of Baidar comes alive through an engraving that transports us back in time. We can almost imagine ourselves sitting there amidst conversations filled with intrigue and excitement. Zill-aI Sultan graces our presence through another remarkable portrait from the Qajar period (1890-91). Her image reflects not only her physical beauty but also the elegance and sophistication of her era.