Moghul Collection (#8)

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

A Syce (Groom) Holding Two Carriage Horses, c. 1845 (opaque w / c on paper)
5973424 A Syce (Groom) Holding Two Carriage Horses, c.1845 (opaque w/c on paper) by Shaik Muhammad Amir of Karraya (fl.1830-50) (attr. to); 30.5x50.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Nautch girls, 1922 (b / w photo)
5962928 Nautch girls, 1922 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling dancing girls in the later Mughal Empire)

Yusuf and Zulaikha meet in a garden, 1636 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)
6039860 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

An English Gig, c. 1840 (opaque w / c on burnished paper)
5973727 An English Gig, c.1840 (opaque w/c on burnished paper) by Shaik Muhammad Amir of Karraya (fl.1830-50) (attr. to); 25.3x38.2 cm; Arthur M

Anwaruddin Muhammed Khan at the Battle of Ambur, 1881 (engraving)
3789486 Anwaruddin Muhammed Khan at the Battle of Ambur, 1881 (engraving); (add.info.: Death of Anwaruddin Muhammed Khan, Nawab of the Carnatic)

Sir J Mildenhall received by Akbar the Great, early 20th century (postcard)
3788940 Sir J Mildenhall received by Akbar the Great, early 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Sir J Mildenhall received by Akbar the Great)

Coronation Durbar, 1911, India (postcard)
3788820 Coronation Durbar, 1911, India (postcard); (add.info.: Coronation Durbar, 1911, India. Colorized Photograph from early 20th century)

Pendant necklace, 18th century (spinel, diamond & emerald)
7244066 Pendant necklace, 18th century (spinel, diamond & emerald) by Mughal School (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Khan Jhan shows Akbar his princely captives, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c
STC357929 The Khan Jhan shows Akbar his princely captives, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (colour litho) by Dudley

Delhi Gate Fort, Agra, early 20th century (postcard)
3788928 Delhi Gate Fort, Agra, early 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Delhi Gate Fort, Agra. After an early 20th century illustration)

Shah Jahan with Asaf Khan from the late Shah Jahan Album, detached manuscript folio, c
3741892 Shah Jahan with Asaf Khan from the late Shah Jahan Album, detached manuscript folio, c.1640 (opaque watercolour, ink and gold on paper mounted on paperboard) by Bichitr (fl.c)

Smoking the hookah over a game of chess, 1800 (aquatint)
5919892 Smoking the hookah over a game of chess, 1800 (aquatint) by Rickards, T (fl.1804); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Smoking the hookah over a game of chess, 1800)

A prince and a princess conversing in the royal gardens, c. 1770 (opaque w / c on paper, mounted on an album page)
6040465 A prince and a princess conversing in the royal gardens, c.1770 (opaque w/c on paper, mounted on an album page) by Khan, Muhammad Faqirullah (fl.1720-70); 27x18.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Rejoicings at the birth of the emperor Akbar the Great 1542 AD ( litho)
1266173 Rejoicings at the birth of the emperor Akbar the Great 1542 AD ( litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Barbar introduces field guns at Panipat, 1526, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c. 1910 (litho)
STC357930 Barbar introduces field guns at Panipat, 1526, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Dudley

Portrait of Sjah Ekbar (engraving)
XJF128033 Portrait of Sjah Ekbar (engraving) by Dutch School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jalaluddin Muhammed Akbar (1542-1605), known as Akbar the Great

Portrait of Sjah Dijhaan (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF128032 Portrait of Sjah Dijhaan (litho) (b/w photo) by Dutch School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shah Jehan (1592-1666) Mughal Emperor; )

Five Recruits: Ummee Chund, Indur, Goolzaree, Bukhtawur and Juhaz, c. 1815-16 (opaque w / c on paper)
5973724 Five Recruits: Ummee Chund, Indur, Goolzaree, Bukhtawur and Juhaz, c.1815-16 (opaque w/c on paper) by Khan, Ghulam Ali (fl.1820s) (family of) (attr)

The French colonial empire during the reign of Louis XV, 1715-1774 (colour litho)
5207749 The French colonial empire during the reign of Louis XV, 1715-1774 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Mughal, entering the English camp, 1764 (engraving)
3787097 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)

Heralds tabard, 1877 (fabric)
5920938 Heralds tabard, 1877 (fabric) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Tabard worn by a herald at the Imperial Assemblage in Delhi on 1 January 1877)

Oriental Art: "Portrait of the Mughal Emperor Djahangir (1569-1627) holding in his hands the portrait of his
JLJ4571780 Oriental Art: " Portrait of the Mughal Emperor Djahangir (1569-1627) holding in his hands the portrait of his father Akbar (1542-1605) around 1614"

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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.