EditorialPrince 'Azim al-Shan, facing right, stands in a flowery meadow holding a 'sarpesh' in his left hand, and resting his right hand on the hilt of his sword. A radiant halo glows about his head and he is dressed in a pale yellow jama with brocade flowers, ...
EditorialIkhlas Khan. Bijapur, c.1640. Ikhlas Khan, an Abyssinian officer in the service of the 'Adil Shahi dynasty, facing left, stands in a field holding a straight sword in his right hand, and resting his left hand on the black shield at his side. Two 'talwa...