Shah Collection (page 6)

The Shah in Scotland (engraving)
1596014 The Shah in Scotland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah in Scotland. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 July 1889)

The Visit of the Shah (engraving)
1596013 The Visit of the Shah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of the Shah. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 July 1889)

The Shah at Sheffield (engraving)
1596006 The Shah at Sheffield (engraving) by Nicolet, Gabriel (1856-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah at Sheffield. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 July 1889)

The Shah of Persia at Spa, in Belgium (litho)
1595967 The Shah of Persia at Spa, in Belgium (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah of Persia at Spa, in Belgium)

Sultan Khurram (Shah Jahan) (ink on paper)
2956982 Sultan Khurram (Shah Jahan) (ink on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 11.1x7.3 cm; Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution

Shah Jahan standing on a globe (gold & colour on paper)
2956971 Shah Jahan standing on a globe (gold & colour on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 26.7x17 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Monarchs of the World (coloured engraving)
5998773 Monarchs of the World (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monarchs of the World)

Ardashir with his wife, who throws down the cup of poison
5932705 Ardashir with his wife, who throws down the cup of poison, from a Shahnama (Book of kings), 1330-40 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School

Enthronement of Shah Zav from a Shahnama (Book of kings), 1330-40 (ink
5932706 Enthronement of Shah Zav from a Shahnama (Book of kings), 1330-40 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (14th century); 59.1 x 40 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Sindukht learns of Rudabas actions from a Shahnama (Book of kings), 1330-40 (ink
5932700 Sindukht learns of Rudabas actions from a Shahnama (Book of kings), 1330-40 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paperr) by Persian School

Cham Fethaly, Emperor of the Persians (1772-1834) (engraving)
811064 Cham Fethaly, Emperor of the Persians (1772-1834) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cham Fethaly, Emperor of the Persians (1772-1834)

The Shah of Persia in England; The state visit to the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden (engraving)
583833 The Shah of Persia in England; The state visit to the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden (engraving) by English School

The Naval Review at Spithead, the Shah in the Royal Yacht "Victoria and Albert"inspecting the Fleet
1048835 The Naval Review at Spithead, the Shah in the Royal Yacht " Victoria and Albert" inspecting the Fleet (engraving) by English School

Muzaffer-ed-Din, the New Shah (engraving)
1042153 Muzaffer-ed-Din, the New Shah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muzaffer-ed-Din, the New Shah)

The City of Cabul, the Sherpur Cantonments, and the Surrounding Country from the Bemaru Heights (engraving)
1045502 The City of Cabul, the Sherpur Cantonments, and the Surrounding Country from the Bemaru Heights (engraving) by English School

The Shah of Persia in England and Scotland (engraving)
1046490 The Shah of Persia in England and Scotland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah of Persia in England and Scotland)

The State Concert at the Royal Albert Hall, the Dais (engraving)
1052909 The State Concert at the Royal Albert Hall, the Dais (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The State Concert at the Royal Albert Hall)

The Naval Review at Spithead, the Shah in the Royal Yacht "Victoria and Albert"inspecting the Fleet
1052907 The Naval Review at Spithead, the Shah in the Royal Yacht " Victoria and Albert" inspecting the Fleet (engraving) by English School

The Arrival of the Shah in Teheran, Persia, after his Tour through Europe (engraving)
1046797 The Arrival of the Shah in Teheran, Persia, after his Tour through Europe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrival of the Shah in Teheran)

The Shah of Persia in England (engraving)
1046436 The Shah of Persia in England (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah of Persia in England)

The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving)
1046433 The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Navy in 1887)

The Shah leaving Charing-Cross Station for Buckingham Palace (engraving)
1105421 The Shah leaving Charing-Cross Station for Buckingham Palace (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Shahs Visit to the City, the Ball in Guildhall (engraving)
1105415 The Shahs Visit to the City, the Ball in Guildhall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shahs Visit to the City, the Ball in Guildhall)

The Shahs Visit to the City, His Majesty replying to the Address of the Corporation (engraving)
1105420 The Shahs Visit to the City, His Majesty replying to the Address of the Corporation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shahs Visit to the City)

The Shah and his Country (engraving)
1055741 The Shah and his Country (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah and his Country)

The War between Chili and Peru (engraving)
1054261 The War between Chili and Peru (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War between Chili and Peru)

Shah of Persia in Paris (engraving)
1048882 Shah of Persia in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shah of Persia in Paris)

Nasser-Ed-Din-Shah, HIM The Shah of Persia (colour litho)
612366 Nasser-Ed-Din-Shah, HIM The Shah of Persia (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nasser-Ed-Din-Shah, HIM The Shah of Persia)

Akkadian cylinder seal and impression of Shar-kali-sharri (c. 2217-c
XIR155979 Akkadian cylinder seal and impression of Shar-kali-sharri (c.2217-c.2193 BC) King of Akkad, Mesopotamia, c.2340-2100 BC (marble) by Mesopotamian; Louvre, Paris

Taynush before Iskandar and the Visit to the Brahmans from a Shahnama (Book of kings)
5932703 Taynush before Iskandar and the Visit to the Brahmans from a Shahnama (Book of kings), 1330-40 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School

Ardashir captures Ardavan, 1330-40 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)
5932701 Ardashir captures Ardavan, 1330-40 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (14th century); 59.2 x 39.7 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Caricatures: Armand Fallieres, French politician and President; Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar, Shah of Persia; Paul Magnaud
5999649 Caricatures: Armand Fallieres, French politician and President; Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar, Shah of Persia; Paul Magnaud

The Shah in Paris, Reception at the Arc de Triomphe by the Prefect of the Seine and Municipal Council (engraving)
1620822 The Shah in Paris, Reception at the Arc de Triomphe by the Prefect of the Seine and Municipal Council (engraving) by English School

Departure of the Shah from Portsmouth (engraving)
1620814 Departure of the Shah from Portsmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Departure of the Shah from Portsmouth)

The Shah in the Weaving-Room at Haworths Mills, Manchester (engraving)
1620799 The Shah in the Weaving-Room at Haworths Mills, Manchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah in the Weaving-Room at Haworths Mills)

The Shah at Manchester, inspecting a Piece of Calico printed with Persian Words of Welcome (engraving)
1620796 The Shah at Manchester, inspecting a Piece of Calico printed with Persian Words of Welcome (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah at Manchester)

Naval Review at Spithead, the Royal Yacht, with the Shah on Board, passing between the First and Second Divisions
1621167 Naval Review at Spithead, the Royal Yacht, with the Shah on Board, passing between the First and Second Divisions (engraving) by Dudley, R

The Visit of the Shah (engraving)
1596409 The Visit of the Shah (engraving) by Nicolet, Gabriel (1856-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of the Shah. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 July 1889)

Sketch of a Little Girl drawn by the Shah at Brighton (engraving)
1596051 Sketch of a Little Girl drawn by the Shah at Brighton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketch of a Little Girl drawn by the Shah at Brighton)

The Shah in the Highlands (engraving)
1596027 The Shah in the Highlands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah in the Highlands)

The Visit of the Shah (engraving)
1595987 The Visit of the Shah (engraving) by Nicolet, Gabriel (1856-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of the Shah. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 July 1889)

The Shah in London (engraving)
1595970 The Shah in London (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah in London. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 July 1889)

The Moti Musjid in the Fort of Agra, c. 1815 (pencil and w / c)
1196927 The Moti Musjid in the Fort of Agra, c. 1815 (pencil and w/c) by Agra School, (19th century); 53.4x68 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Jahangir with Asaf Khan and Shayista Khan, from the Late Shah Jahan Album, c
2956980 Jahangir with Asaf Khan and Shayista Khan, from the Late Shah Jahan Album, c.1650 (w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 44.9x33 cm; Arthur M

Arrival of the Shah at Charing-Cross Station (engraving)
1105419 Arrival of the Shah at Charing-Cross Station (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of the Shah at Charing-Cross Station)

Persian Sketches (engraving)
1105386 Persian Sketches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persian Sketches. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Round the World on a Bicycle (engraving)
1036759 Round the World on a Bicycle (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Round the World on a Bicycle)

The Shah of Persia at Liverpool (engraving)
1048844 The Shah of Persia at Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah of Persia at Liverpool)

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"The Shah: A Legacy of Power, Love, and Controversy" From the grandeur of his coronation to the tumultuous end of his reign, Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi remains an enigmatic figure in Iranian history. As the Shah of Iran from 1941 to 1979, he ruled with a mixture of authority and charisma that captivated both admirers and critics. Inseparable from his image is Farah Diba, his elegant third wife who stood by his side through triumphs and tribulations. Together, they symbolized a modernizing Iran on the world stage. But the title "Shah" extends beyond Iran's borders. Reza Shah Pevlavi was known as the "Shah of Persia, " representing not just a country but also its rich cultural heritage. His love for shooting pigeons showcased a different side to this powerful ruler – one that appreciated simple pleasures amidst complex responsibilities. Yet it wasn't only Iran that had its own illustrious shahs. Bahadur Shah II held the prestigious position as India's last Mughal emperor during a time when British colonialism loomed large over Indian soil. Through Mughal paintings capturing their opulent lifestyle, we catch glimpses into their fascinating world. Meanwhile, across Afghanistan's rugged terrain reigned Mohammed Nadir Shah – King of Afghanistan alongside his brother – leaving behind an indelible mark on Afghan history. The Malik-I-Maidan at Bijapur Fort in Karnataka stands tall as a testament to another shah's influence. This massive cannon bears witness to battles fought and won under royal command. Naghsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan showcases architectural marvels like the majestic Shah Mosque where worshippers find solace within its intricate designs and serene atmosphere.