Shah Collection (page 8)

The Shah landing at Dover (engraving)
1105413 The Shah landing at Dover (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah landing at Dover)

The Shah at the Crystal Palace, His Majesty firing the Portraits of the King and Queen (litho)
1040672 The Shah at the Crystal Palace, His Majesty firing the Portraits of the King and Queen (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The poet Sundar Das before Emperor Shah Jahan, folio from a Sundar Shringar, ca. 1750-1760. Attributed to Nainsukh

Reza Shah Pahlavi, 1938. Creator: Samuel Johnson Woolf
Reza Shah Pahlavi, 1938

Pen Box (Qalamdan) Depicting Shah Isma il in a Battle against the Uzbeks, Iran, early 19th century. Possibly made by master court painter Mirza Baba (active 1780s-1810)

Shahs Birthday, Persia, from the Holidays series (N80) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1890

The Battle of Shahbarghan, Folio from a Padshahnama (Chronicle of the Emperor), 17th century

Portrait of Shah Jahan on Horseback, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Shah Jahan on Horseback, 17th century

Jahangir and His Vizier, I'timad al-Daula, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1615. Creator: Manohar
Jahangir and His Vizier, I'timad al-Daula, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1615; verso: ca. 1530-45

Shah Jahan Watching an Elephant Fight, Folio from a Padshahnama, probably 1639

Double Album Leaf with Calligraphic Exercise by Fath Ali Shah, first half 19th century

Rosette Bearing the Names and Titles of Shah Jahan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, ca
Rosette Bearing the Names and Titles of Shah Jahan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1645; verso: ca. 1630-40

Kashmere Gate, Delhi, India
Kashmere Gate (Kashmiri Gate) in Delhi, India. The northern gate to the historic walled city built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. circa 1910s

Naser al-Din Shah, ca. 1855-58. Creator: Possibly by Luigi Pesce
Naser al-Din Shah, ca. 1855-58

[Naser al-Din Shah], 1840s-60s. Creator: Possibly by Luigi Pesce
[Naser al-Din Shah], 1840s-60s

Naser al-Din Shah, ca. 1852-55. Creator: Luigi Pesce
Naser al-Din Shah, ca. 1852-55

[The Taj Mahal from the Gateway], January-March 1864. Creator: John Murray
[The Taj Mahal from the Gateway], January-March 1864

Interior of Taj Mahal, Agra, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Interior of Taj Mahal, Agra, 1860s-70s

Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831 - 1896), King of Persia from 5 September 1848 to 1 May 1896 when he was assassinated. Photograph on his last visit to Britain. Date: 1889

Dervish With a Lion, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca. 1500

Shah Jahan on Horseback, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca. 1530-50

Burzuyeh is Summoned by Nushirvan on his Return from India, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The House of Bijapur, ca. 1680. Creators: Kamal Muhammad, Chand Muhammad
The House of Bijapur, ca. 1680

The Beggar who Professed his Love for a Prince, Folio 28r from a Mantiq al-tair... A.H
The Beggar who Professed his Love for a Prince, Folio 28r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds), dated A.H. 892/A.D. 1487

Portrait of Rup Singh, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1615-20; recto: ca. 1500

Portrait of Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1620; recto: 1534 or later

recto: Portrait of Raja Suraj Singh Rathor, verso: Page of Calligraphy
recto: " Portrait of Raja Suraj Singh Rathor", verso: Page of Calligraphy. Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: late 16th century; verso: ca. 1640

Unwan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto and verso: ca. 1630-40

The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1620; recto: ca. 1530-50

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England, London, Anti Shah protests by hooded Iranian students with idenities hidden

Rustam Pained Before Kai Kavus, Folio 146r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)... ca
Rustam Pained Before Kai Kavus, Folio 146r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30

Kai Kavus and Rustam Embrace, Folio 123r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)... ca
Kai Kavus and Rustam Embrace, Folio 123r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30

The Taj Majal, Agra, India, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Taj Majal, Agra, India, c1930s. Mausoleum in Agra commissioned in 1632 by Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983

Delhi, India - Exterior of Diwan-i-Khas, Fort Delhi (Red Fort) - built by Emperor Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1948. Date: 1911

Delhi, India - Interior of Diwan-i-Khas, Fort Delhi (Red Fort) - built by Emperor Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1948. Date: 1911

Delhi, India - Lahori Gate, Fort Delhi (Red Fort) - built by Enperor Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1648. Date: 1911

The Palace of the Mogul Emperors, Delhi, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Palace of the Mogul Emperors, Delhi, 1890. The Red Fort in Delhi was the main residence of emperors of the Mughal dynasty until 1856 and was built in 1639 by Emperor Shah Jahan

Agra. The Taj Mahal near view, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Agra. The Taj Mahal near view, c1910. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon, ]

Agra. The Gateway of the Taj Mahal, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Agra. The Gateway of the Taj Mahal, c1910. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon, ]

Portrait of Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896), Shahanshah of Persia, ca 1855. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896), Shahanshah of Persia, ca 1855. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Inside the City of Kabul (The Bala Hissar), c1840, (1901). Creators: Unknown, James Atkinson
Inside the City of Kabul (The Bala Hissar), c1840, (1901). Quadrangle occupied by the Durbar-Khaneh and the Harem Serai. View of the Bala Hissar ( High Fort )

Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar (1853-1907), Shahanshah of Persia, 1896. Artist: Anonymous
Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar (1853-1907), Shahanshah of Persia, 1896. From a private collection

Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896), Shahanshah of Persia, c. 1850. Artist: Anonymous
Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896), Shahanshah of Persia, c. 1850. From a private collection

Tchechan Ali. Le Schah Fath Ali Et Ses Enfants, (Descendants of Fath Ali Shah), 1900
Tchechan Ali. Le Schah Fath Ali Et Ses Enfants, 1900. (Descendants of Fath Ali Shah). From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule VIII". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900 ]

Agra, Tombs of Mumtaz-I-Mahal & Shahjehan in the Taj, c1920. Creator: Unknown
Agra, Tombs of Mumtaz-I-Mahal & Shahjehan in the Taj, c1920. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon]

Agra. The Taj Mahal, c1920. Creator: Unknown
Agra. The Taj Mahal, c1920. Commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon]

Welcoming Another Distinguished Foreign Visitor, 1919, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Welcoming Another Distinguished Foreign Visitor, 1919, (1937). Prince Albert (later George VI), receiving H.I.M The Shah of Persia, at Dover, 1919

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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.