Mogul Collection (#7)

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

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

Sir Thomas Roes Embassy to the Court of Jehangir (oil & pencil on canvas)
1775082 Sir Thomas Roes Embassy to the Court of Jehangir (oil & pencil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 52.5x110.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

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)

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"Mogul: A Journey through Indian Art, History, and Majesty" Step into the enchanting world of the Moguls, where vibrant colors and intricate details come to life in an Indian miniature. This captivating art form tells tales of a bygone era, where emperors ruled with grace and wisdom. Amidst the rolling hills of Blue Anchor Station in Somerset, circa 1960, a locomotive named Mogul No. 8314 stands proudly despite bearing scars from bomb damage during World War II. A symbol of resilience and strength that echoes the spirit of its namesake. In legends whispered among sailors on stormy seas, Blackbeard & his crew were feared pirates who roamed the high seas. Yet even amidst their ruthless ways, they held a sense of animal kindness rooted in ahimsa - non-violence towards all living beings. The Koh-i-noor Diamond holds secrets within its re-cut facets since 1852. Once adorning royal crowns as it passed through illustrious hands, this gem sparkles with stories untold. Jahangir gazes lovingly at his father Akbar in a folio from the Shah Jahan Album; their bond immortalized on paper for eternity. The brush strokes capture not just their physical likeness but also their deep connection - a testament to familial love transcending time. Shah Jahan astride his majestic horse evokes awe-inspiring power as ink dances across paper adorned with gold accents. His regal presence commands attention while hinting at grandeur beyond imagination. An unknown artist's brush captures a mounted man hunting birds with falconry techniques in early 18th century India. This scene transports us back to an era when nature was revered and harmony between humans and animals was celebrated. Mansur's Lion at Rest painting from around 1585 exudes tranquility as we witness this magnificent creature basking under golden sunlight.