Moghul Collection (#7)

The Indian Bridge and Serpent Fountain at Sezincote, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)
CLF310419 The Indian Bridge and Serpent Fountain at Sezincote, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Sezincote, the entrance front with the Conservatory curving away to the rear, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)
CLF310420 Sezincote, the entrance front with the Conservatory curving away to the rear, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The central saloon, Sezincote, Gloucestershire, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320650 The central saloon, Sezincote, Gloucestershire, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Trompe-l'oeil paintings in the dining room at Sezincote, Gloucestershire
CLF320660 Trompe-l'oeil paintings in the dining room at Sezincote, Gloucestershire, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The entrance front, Sezincote, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320604 The entrance front, Sezincote, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Onion finials form a cresting to the roof, Sezincote, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320601 Onion finials form a cresting to the roof, Sezincote, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Sezincote from the south west, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320608 Sezincote from the south west, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Priming flask, 17th - 18th century (ivory)
5942468 Priming flask, 17th - 18th century (ivory) by Mughal School; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: A Mughal-period ivory priming flask used to hold fine gunpowder for the matchlock guns)

A Family of Tartars, c. 1885 (ink, w/c & gold on paper)
XOS5884511 A Family of Tartars, c. 1885 (ink, w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 25.3x33.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: India, Punjab, probably Lahore)

A lady brought in from a storm at night: illustration from the musical mode Madhu Madhavi, c. 1760 (gouache on paper)
STC140553 A lady brought in from a storm at night: illustration from the musical mode Madhu Madhavi, c.1760 (gouache on paper) by Mughal School (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

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A royal ram with a gold chain, c. 1585 (opaque w/c & gold on paper)
XOS5884799 A royal ram with a gold chain, c. 1585 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (16th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: India)

Calcutta scene showing the nationalities best known in India: Northern Indian, Mongol, Persian, Mughal, Muslim, Arab
FLO4623979 Calcutta scene showing the nationalities best known in India: Northern Indian, Mongol, Persian, Mughal, Muslim, Arab, Chinese, Malay, Armenia, British, Dutch, etc

Hookah base, 17th century (zinc alloy "bidri ware" inlaid with gold)
1071563 Hookah base, 17th century (zinc alloy "bidri ware" inlaid with gold) by Indian School, (17th century); 16.5100330201x18.4150368301x18.4150368301 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

The Emperor Jahangir in the Zenana, 17th century (ink, opaque pigments and gold on paper)
7302175 The Emperor Jahangir in the Zenana, 17th century (ink, opaque pigments and gold on paper) by Mughal School, (17th century); 20.1 x 14.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Jesuits at the court of an Indian prince (gouache on paper)
IND368816 Jesuits at the court of an Indian prince (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (16th century); Private Collection; Otus/Index

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)

Portrait of Mughal Grandee, Standing, c. 1640 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874334 Portrait of Mughal Grandee, Standing, c.1640 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Ilyas Bahadur (fl.c.1640); 17.9 x10.3 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; Edwin Binney 3rd Collection

Rustem Killing Arjang Div, c. 1630 (pen & ink, heightened with colour, on paper)
1196814 Rustem Killing Arjang Div, c.1630 (pen & ink, heightened with colour, on paper) by Mughal School, (17th century); 19.1x12 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

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)

A hero slays a giant before a crowd of onlookers in a courtyard, illustration from the Hamza Nama, c
FIT282922 A hero slays a giant before a crowd of onlookers in a courtyard, illustration from the Hamza Nama, c.1555-67 (bodycolour on cotton) by Mughal School

Rustam killing the White Demon, from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c. 934-c)
BAL4560 Rustam killing the White Demon, from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020), from the large Clive Album (gouache on paper) by Indian School

Rustam killing the White Demon, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c)
STC153444 Rustam killing the White Demon, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020), from the Large Clive Album by Indian School

View of the Court of the Palace of Oodeypore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Court of the Palace of Oodeypore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Captain Hodson Arresting the King of Delhi, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Captain Hodson Arresting the King of Delhi, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Great Hall of the Dewan Khas in the Palace of Delhi, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Great Hall of the Dewan Khas in the Palace of Delhi, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View of the Mausoleum of the Emperor Houmayoun, in the Plain of Delhi, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Mausoleum of the Emperor Houmayoun, in the Plain of Delhi, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant

View of the Palace of Lahore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Palace of Lahore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

The Gardens, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Gardens, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

View in the Gardens of the Moguls Palace, Delhi, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View in the Gardens of the Moguls Palace, Delhi, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

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

The Great Mughal, entering the English camp, 1764 (engraving)
3784439 The Great Mughal, entering the English camp, 1764 (engraving); (add.info.: Shah Alam II, the Great Mughal, sovereign of Hindustan, entering the English camp, 1764)

Captain John Avery, engraving
3784186 Captain John Avery, engraving.; (add.info.: Captain John Avery, engraving. Caption reads Captain John Avery taking the Great Moguls ship)

Shah Allum reviewing the East India Company troops, 18th century (engraving)
3781583 Shah Allum reviewing the East India Company troops, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Shah Allum, mogul of Hindostan, reviewing the East India Companys troops)

March of the grand Mughal, Akbar the Great, 1909 (print)
3781033 March of the grand Mughal, Akbar the Great, 1909 (print); (add.info.: March of the grand Mughal, Akbar the Great, third Mughal emperor of India 15 October 1542 - 27 October 1605)

Yusuf and Zulaikha meet in a garden, 1636 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)
6040463 Yusuf and Zulaikha meet in a garden, 1636 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Samarqandi, Muhammad Nadir (17th century); 25.1x14.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

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"Mughal Splendor: A Glimpse into India's Majestic Heritage" Step into the enchanting world of Mughal art with this exquisite 18th-century miniature. Delicate brushstrokes bring to life the grandeur and opulence of the Taj Mahal, a symbol of eternal love, as it basks in the warm hues of a sunset framed by a temple arch. Travel back in time through this Shah Jahan Album folio, where Jahangir and his father Akbar are immortalized in intricate detail. The vibrant colors and meticulous craftsmanship transport us to an era when emperors reigned supreme. As we journey further, Lake Pichola in Udaipur beckons with its tranquil beauty. Its shimmering waters reflect the magnificence of palaces that once housed royalty, reminding us of India's rich cultural heritage. The Taj Mahal stands proudly as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, captivating visitors from all corners of the globe. Its ethereal white marble gleams under moonlit skies, evoking emotions that words fail to express. Intrigue surrounds an early 18th-century scene depicting a mounted man hunting birds with a falcon. This mysterious artwork leaves us wondering about its creator and their inspiration for capturing such an exhilarating moment frozen in time. Mansur's masterpiece "Lion at Rest" transports us to nature's realm; every stroke reveals the regality and gracefulness inherent within these majestic creatures, and is through art like this that we can appreciate Mansur's genius as he captures life on canvas. Viceroys House in New Delhi stands tall as a testament to British colonial architecture fused with Indian influences. Its west facade exudes power and authority while serving as a reminder of India's complex history. Lastly, let your imagination wander amidst the arches of Diwan-i-Aam at Red Fort in Old Delhi.