Shahjehan Collection

Single Leaf of a Portrait of Shah Jahan, mid 11th century AH/AD 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Single Leaf of a Portrait of Shah Jahan, mid 11th century AH/AD 17th century. This small drawing is a portrait of the 5th Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (1592-1666)

The Taj Mahal, 1883. Creator: Edwin Lord Weeks
The Taj Mahal, 1883.; the famous tomb erected in the Indian city of Agra in 1630 by Shah Jahan for his wife

Landscape with the Taj Mahal, between c1800 and c1825. Creator: Unknown
Landscape with the Taj Mahal, between c1800 and c1825

Emperor Shah Jahan (reigned 1628-1658), c1690. Creator: Unknown
Emperor Shah Jahan (reigned 1628-1658), c1690

Entrance Gateway to the Taje Mahal, near Agra, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Entrance Gateway to the Taje Mahal, near Agra, 1857. View of...the celebrated Taje-Mahal, or Mausoleum of Shah Jehan and his consort, Arjimand Banoo, surnamed Mahal

Taj Mahal, - Agra, 1834. Creator: Samuel Prout
Taj Mahal, - Agra, 1834. View from the River Yamuna of the mausoleum built by Shah Jahan, Agra, India. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. I"

Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio... 1627-28
Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: 1627-28; verso: ca. 1530-50

Dancing Dervishes, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1610; verso: ca. 1530-50

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

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

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

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

The Taj Mahal, c. 1860 / 1880. Creator: Erastus Salisbury Field
The Taj Mahal, c. 1860/1880

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

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

[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

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

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

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

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

Shah Jahan on a Terrace, 1627. Creator: Anonymous
Shah Jahan on a Terrace, 1627

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, ]

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]

Shah Jahan. Found in the Collection of Fondation Custodia

Shah-Jahan. (From: Padshahnama, or Chronicle of the King of the World), Between 1640 and 1650. From a private collection

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Shahjehan: The Magnificent Mughal Emperor and His Timeless Legacy Step into the enchanting world of Shahjehan, the illustrious Mughal emperor who left an indelible mark on history. Known for his grand architectural marvels and patronage of the arts, Shahjehan's reign was a golden era in India's rich cultural heritage. One of his most iconic creations is the Taj Mahal, a breathtaking mausoleum that stands as a testament to eternal love. Built in Agra, India in 1895 by unknown artisans, this ivory-white marble masterpiece has captivated hearts for centuries with its ethereal beauty. In "Shah Jahan on a Terrace, " we catch a glimpse of the emperor himself holding a pendant set with his portrait. This folio from 1627-28 showcases Shahjehan's regal demeanor and appreciation for intricate craftsmanship. The vibrant "Dancing Dervishes" folio from the Shah Jahan Album transports us back to ca. 1610 when art flourished under his patronage. It reveals his fascination with Sufi mysticism and devotion to promoting diverse forms of artistic expression. A procession scene unfolds before our eyes in "A Procession Scene with Musicians. " Copied around 1650 from the Padshanama, it highlights Shahjehan's opulent courtly lifestyle filled with music and revelry. Witnessing Akbar offering Timur's crown to Shah Jahan in another artwork dating between 1650-1700 reminds us of how he ascended to power during turbulent times but managed to establish stability through diplomacy and strategic alliances. Jahangir and Prince Khurram being entertained by Nur Jahan captures the close bond between father and son during Jahangir's reign (ca. 1640-50). It reflects not only their familial ties but also Nur Jahan's influential role in the Mughal court.