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Moghul Collection (#9)

"Mughal Splendor: A Glimpse into India's Majestic Heritage" Step into the enchanting world of Mughal art with this exquisite 18th-century miniature

Background imageMoghul Collection: Delhi Gate Fort, Agra, early 20th century (postcard)

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)

Background imageMoghul Collection: Shah Jahan with Asaf Khan from the late Shah Jahan Album, detached manuscript folio, c

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)

Background imageMoghul Collection: Smoking the hookah over a game of chess, 1800 (aquatint)

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)

Background imageMoghul Collection: A prince and a princess conversing in the royal gardens, c. 1770 (opaque w / c on paper)

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

Background imageMoghul Collection: Rejoicings at the birth of the emperor Akbar the Great 1542 AD ( litho)

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)

Background imageMoghul Collection: Barbar introduces field guns at Panipat, 1526, illustration from Hutchinsons History of

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

Background imageMoghul Collection: Portrait of Sjah Ekbar (engraving)

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

Background imageMoghul Collection: Portrait of Sjah Dijhaan (litho) (b / w photo)

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; )

Background imageMoghul Collection: Five Recruits: Ummee Chund, Indur, Goolzaree, Bukhtawur and Juhaz, c

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)

Background imageMoghul Collection: The French colonial empire during the reign of Louis XV, 1715-1774 (colour litho)

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)

Background imageMoghul Collection: The Great Mughal, entering the English camp, 1764 (engraving)

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)

Background imageMoghul Collection: Heralds tabard, 1877 (fabric)

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)

Background imageMoghul Collection: Oriental Art: 'Portrait of the Mughal Emperor Djahangir (1569-1627)

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"

Background imageMoghul Collection: Maharana Jawan Singh (reg. 1828-38) of Mewar hunting wild boar, Udaipur (gouache on paper)

Maharana Jawan Singh (reg. 1828-38) of Mewar hunting wild boar, Udaipur (gouache on paper)
XZL150446 Maharana Jawan Singh (reg.1828-38) of Mewar hunting wild boar, Udaipur (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

Background imageMoghul Collection: Akbars tomb, Sikandra, Agra, India (b / w photo)

Akbars tomb, Sikandra, Agra, India (b / w photo)
7157683 Akbars tomb, Sikandra, Agra, India (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, Sikandra, Agra, India)

Background imageMoghul Collection: Akbars tomb, Sikandra, Agra, India (b / w photo)

Akbars tomb, Sikandra, Agra, India (b / w photo)
7157684 Akbars tomb, Sikandra, Agra, India (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, Sikandra, Agra, India)

Background imageMoghul Collection: Mughal emperor travelling by ox-drawn chariot, India (engraving)

Mughal emperor travelling by ox-drawn chariot, India (engraving)
7172572 Mughal emperor travelling by ox-drawn chariot, India (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mughal emperor travelling by ox-drawn chariot, India)

Background imageMoghul Collection: Lady holding a wine flask and cup, from the Large Clive Album (w / c on paper)

Lady holding a wine flask and cup, from the Large Clive Album (w / c on paper)
STC201960 Lady holding a wine flask and cup, from the Large Clive Album (w/c on paper) by Mughal School (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Background imageMoghul Collection: A Procession Scene with Musicians, from a copy of the Padshanama, c. 1650

A Procession Scene with Musicians, from a copy of the Padshanama, c. 1650

Background imageMoghul Collection: Portrait of Emperor Jahangir, c. 1800. Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageMoghul Collection: Arjuna Slays Karna, from a copy of the Razmnama, 1616 / 17. Creator: Abu l Fazl

Arjuna Slays Karna, from a copy of the Razmnama, 1616 / 17. Creator: Abu l Fazl
Arjuna Slays Karna, from a copy of the Razmnama, 1616/17

Background imageMoghul Collection: Portrait of an Aged Courtier, c. 1680. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of an Aged Courtier, c. 1680. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of an Aged Courtier, c. 1680

Background imageMoghul Collection: Akbar Offering Timurs Crown to Shah Jahan, Mughal period (1526-1857), ca. 1650-1700

Akbar Offering Timurs Crown to Shah Jahan, Mughal period (1526-1857), ca. 1650-1700

Background imageMoghul Collection: Bell-Shaped Huqqa Base with Floral Design, 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Bell-Shaped Huqqa Base with Floral Design, 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Bell-Shaped Huqqa Base with Floral Design, 18th/19th century

Background imageMoghul Collection: Snuff Bottle with Tied Ribbons, Late 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Snuff Bottle with Tied Ribbons, Late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Snuff Bottle with Tied Ribbons, Late 18th century

Background imageMoghul Collection: Album Page with Two Sheikhs, Safavid dynasty and Mughal empire, 16th / 17th century

Album Page with Two Sheikhs, Safavid dynasty and Mughal empire, 16th / 17th century
Album Page with Two Sheikhs, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722) and Mughal empire (1526-1857), 16th/17th century

Background imageMoghul Collection: Portrait of Prince Azam Shah, late 17th / early 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Prince Azam Shah, late 17th / early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Prince Azam Shah, late 17th/early 18th century

Background imageMoghul Collection: Seduction Scene on a Terrace by Moonlight, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Seduction Scene on a Terrace by Moonlight, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Seduction Scene on a Terrace by Moonlight, 18th century

Background imageMoghul Collection: Kichik Beg Wounded during Baburs Attack on Qalat, from a copy of the Baburnama... c

Kichik Beg Wounded during Baburs Attack on Qalat, from a copy of the Baburnama... c
Kichik Beg Wounded during Baburs Attack on Qalat, from a copy of the Baburnama (Book of Babur), c. 1590

Background imageMoghul Collection: A bearded Tambura Player, from the Large Clive Album

A bearded Tambura Player, from the Large Clive Album
STC153450 A bearded Tambura Player, from the Large Clive Album by Mughal School (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Background imageMoghul Collection: The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, c. 1858 / 62. Creator: John Murray

The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, c. 1858 / 62. Creator: John Murray
The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, c. 1858/62. [Marble mausoleum of Mirza Ghiyas Beg, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India]. Albumen print

Background imageMoghul Collection: Indian manuscript; Mughal, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Indian manuscript; Mughal, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Indian manuscript; Mughal, 17th century

Background imageMoghul Collection: The Shahnamah of Firdausi, Mughal dynasty, late 18th century. Creator: Unknown

The Shahnamah of Firdausi, Mughal dynasty, late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
The Shahnamah of Firdausi, Mughal dynasty, late 18th century

Background imageMoghul Collection: Portrait of a Prince, Mughal dynasty, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of a Prince, Mughal dynasty, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Prince, Mughal dynasty, 18th century

Background imageMoghul Collection: Layla and Majnun, Mughal dynasty, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Layla and Majnun, Mughal dynasty, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Layla and Majnun, Mughal dynasty, 17th century

Background imageMoghul Collection: Portrait of an emperor, Mughal dynasty, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of an emperor, Mughal dynasty, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of an emperor, Mughal dynasty, 18th century

Background imageMoghul Collection: Malashri Ragini from a Ragmala series, 1640. Creator: Unknown

Malashri Ragini from a Ragmala series, 1640. Creator: Unknown
Malashri Ragini from a Ragmala series, 1640

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

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

Background imageMoghul Collection: The Ramayana (Tales of Rama; The Freer Ramayana), Volume 2, Mughal dynasty, 1597-1605

The Ramayana (Tales of Rama; The Freer Ramayana), Volume 2, Mughal dynasty, 1597-1605

Background imageMoghul Collection: The Ramayana (Tales of Rama; The Freer Ramayana), Volume 1, Mughal dynasty, 1597-1605

The Ramayana (Tales of Rama; The Freer Ramayana), Volume 1, Mughal dynasty, 1597-1605

Background imageMoghul Collection: 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, 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

Background imageMoghul Collection: Battle Scene, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)

Battle Scene, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)
CH15825 Battle Scene, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Background imageMoghul Collection: The Palace at Agra (engraving)

The Palace at Agra (engraving)
3626680 The Palace at Agra (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palace at Agra)

Background imageMoghul Collection: The origin of the East India Company, the Great Mogul receiving Sir J Mildenhall Queen Elizabeths

The origin of the East India Company, the Great Mogul receiving Sir J Mildenhall Queen Elizabeths Ambassador
3643336 The origin of the East India Company, the Great Mogul receiving Sir J Mildenhall Queen Elizabeths Ambassador, 1599 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageMoghul Collection: Akbar and Azim Khan at Dipalpur, c. 1590-95 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)

Akbar and Azim Khan at Dipalpur, c. 1590-95 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
3850880 Akbar and Azim Khan at Dipalpur, c.1590-95 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Mughal School, (16th century); 32.4x18 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Background imageMoghul Collection: Baber (engraving)

Baber (engraving)
5232869 Baber (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baber. Illustration for The Penny Magazine, 1839.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageMoghul Collection: Ceremonial procession of a Mughal emperor, India (engraving)

Ceremonial procession of a Mughal emperor, India (engraving)
5233590 Ceremonial procession of a Mughal emperor, India (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceremonial procession of a Mughal emperor)

Background imageMoghul Collection: Well jumpers beside an eighty foot deep well built by the Mughals, India (b / w photo)

Well jumpers beside an eighty foot deep well built by the Mughals, India (b / w photo)
5996588 Well jumpers beside an eighty foot deep well built by the Mughals, India (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)




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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.