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Editorial The Young Emperor Akbar Arrests the Insolent Shah Abu'l-Maali, page from a manuscript of the Akbarnama. India; Designed by Basawan, painted by Shankar. Date: 1585-1595. Dimensions: Image: 32 ? 19.3 cm (12 5/8 ? 7 9/16 in.); Outermost border: 33 ? 19.6 ...
Editorial India / Portugal: 'Death of Sultan Bahadur in front of Diu during negotiations with the Portuguese, 1537'. Painting from the 'Akbarnama', late 16th century
Editorial The body of Chingiz Khan carried in a box while his officers kill bystanders in order to keep his death a secret (1227). Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f...
Editorial Nizam the watercarrier helping Humayun to cross the Ganges (1539). By Dharmdas. . Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.73. Language: Persian.
Editorial Mirza ‘Askari with his sword slung round his neck surrendering to Humayun at Kandahar (1545). By Surdas. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Source: Or.12988 f.106. Language: Persian.
Editorial "Hamid Bhakari Punished by Akbar", Folio from an Akbarnama.
Editorial The Young Emperor Akbar Arrests the Insolent Shah Abu'l-Maali, page from a manuscript of the Akbarnama. India; Designed by Basawan, painted by Shankar. Date: 1585-1595. Dimensions: Image: 32 ? 19.3 cm (12 5/8 ? 7 9/16 in.); Outermost border: 33 ? 19.6 ...
Editorial The Young Emperor Akbar Arrests the Insolent Shah Abu'l-Maali, page from a manuscript of the Akbarnama. India; Designed by Basawan, painted by Shankar. Date: 1585-1595. Dimensions: Image: 32 ? 19.3 cm (12 5/8 ? 7 9/16 in.); Outermost border: 33 ? 19.6 ...
Editorial The Young Emperor Akbar Arrests the Insolent Shah Abu'l-Maali, page from a manuscript of the Akbarnama. India; Designed by Basawan, painted by Shankar. Date: 1585-1595. Dimensions: Image: 32 ? 19.3 cm (12 5/8 ? 7 9/16 in.); Outermost border: 33 ? 19.6 ...
Editorial The infant Akbar placed in the care of his nurses by his mother Maryam Makani. By Sanwlah. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.20v. Language: Persian.
Editorial Nuruz celebrations during the thirty-eighth year of Akbar's reign (1593). Akbarnama. Punjab, 1817. Source: Add. 26203, f.600v. Language: Persian.
Editorial Shah Tahmasp and Humayun hunting together (1544). Principle portraits by Narsingh, remainder by Ganga Sen. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Source: Or.12988 f.103. Language: Persian.
Editorial Humayun with his retinue at Kabul (1545). Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Opaque watercolour. Source: Or.12988 f.110v. Language: Persian.
Editorial Nizam the watercarrier helping Humayun to cross the Ganges (1539). By Dharmdas. . Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.73. Language: Persian.
Editorial Humayun’s army routing Sultan Bahadur and his army at Champaner Fort (1535). Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Opaque watercolour. Source: Or.12988, f.61. Language: Persian.
Editorial Humayun standing on rising ground watching his army in combat with Mirza Kamran’s troops (1550). Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Source: Or.12988, f.134v. Language: Persian.
Editorial Mirza Khan making his submission to Humayun (1548). Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Opaque watercolour. Source: Or.12988, f.129. Language: Persian.
Editorial Bairam Khan watching Akbar learning to shoot (1555). Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.158. Language: Persian.
Editorial The elephant Girdbaz hit by a cannon ball when used by the Afghans to break up the bridge of boats of Bhojpur (1540). Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Source: Or.12988, f.76. Lang...
Editorial Sultan Bahadur and Rumi Khan jumping into the sea when surrounded by Portuguese boats. . Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.66. Language: Persian.
Editorial Defeat of ‘Imad al-Mulk Gujarati by Yadgar Nasir Mirza (1536). By La‘1. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.63v. Language: Persian.
Editorial The body of Chingiz Khan carried in a box while his officers kill bystanders in order to keep his death a secret (1227). Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f...
Editorial Bayazid I brought before Timur (1402). Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.35v. Language: Persian.
Editorial Humayun defeating Sultan Bahadur at Gujarat (1535). Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.59v. Language: Persian.
Editorial Adam in a landscape. Outline by Nanha, remainder by ‘Inayat. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.25. Language: Persian.
Editorial The infant Akbar placed in the care of his nurses by his mother Maryam Makani. By Sanwlah. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.20v. Language: Persian.
Editorial Humayun received by Shah Tahmasp (1544). By Sanwlah. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.98. Language: Persian.
Editorial Nuruz celebrations during the thirty-eighth year of Akbar's reign (1593). Akbarnama. Punjab, 1817. Source: Add. 26203, f.600v. Language: Persian.
Editorial Shah Tahmasp and Humayun hunting together (1544). Principle portraits by Narsingh, remainder by Ganga Sen. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Source: Or.12988 f.103. Language: Persian.
Editorial Mirza Kamran and Afghan soldiers carrying out a reprisal raid on Humayun’s camp (1551). By Khem Karan. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Source: Or.12988 f.142v. Language: Persian.
Editorial A cockerel perching on Humayun’s shoulder in the ewer room is seen as an omen of victory before Humayun left for Badakhshan (1548). By Narsingh. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604....
Editorial Humayun’s army entering Kabul (1545). Principle portraits by Narsingh, remainder by Ustad Mansur. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Source: Or.12988 f.110. Language: Persian.
Editorial Humayun with his retinue at Kabul (1545). Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Opaque watercolour. Source: Or.12988 f.110v. Language: Persian.
Editorial Musahib Beg with his quiver and sword round his neck when rebel officers were brought before Humayun after the victory in Badakhshan (1548). Principle portraits by Madhu, remainder by Khem. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginni...
Editorial Humayun conquering Badakhshan (1546). By Dharmdas. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Source: Or.12988 f.115. Language: Persian.
Editorial Mirza Kamran receiving news on the battlefield (1550). Principle portraits by Surdas, remainder by Karim Dad. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Source: Or.12988 f.137v. Language: P...
Editorial Nizam the watercarrier helping Humayun to cross the Ganges (1539). By Dharmdas. . Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.73. Language: Persian.
Editorial Humayun restoring the baggage of a plundered caravan to its owners during the siege of Kabul (1547). By Miskina. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Source: Or.12988 f.120v. Language...
Editorial Design and text. Border shows a landscape containing animals and human figures. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Opaque watercolour. Source: Or.12988, f.1v. Language: Persian.
Editorial Muhammad Khan entertaining Humayun at Herat (1544). Principle portraits by Narsingh, remainder by Farrukh. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Source: Or.12988 f.96v. Language: Persian.
Editorial Babur setting out from Kabul to attack Kandahar. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.40. Language: Persian.
Editorial Humayun’s army routing Sultan Bahadur and his army at Champaner Fort (1535). Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Opaque watercolour. Source: Or.12988, f.61. Language: Persian.
Editorial Babur appointing Humayun (Humayan) as his successor (1530). Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.53. Language: Persian.
Editorial Humayun’s march to Bengal (1538). By Miskina. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Source: Or.12988 f.69v. Language: Persian.
Editorial Humayun’s troops plundering Mirza Kamran’s camp (1551). By Hiranand. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Source: Or.12988 f.139. Language: Persian.
Editorial Mirza Khan making his submission to Humayun (1548). Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Opaque watercolour. Source: Or.12988, f.129. Language: Persian.
Editorial Nizam enthroned for half a day by Humayun as a reward for his assistance (1539). By Dharmdas. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Source: Or.12988 f.73v. Language: Persian.
Editorial Humayun paying homage to Babur when he arrived at Agra from Jaunpur before the battle with Rana Sanga (1527). Portraits by Sanwlah, remainder by Surdas Gujarati. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 155...
Editorial The elephant Girdbaz hit by a cannon ball when used by the Afghans to break up the bridge of boats of Bhojpur (1540). Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Source: Or.12988, f.76. Lang...
Editorial Border showing angels, saints and mystics in an imaginary landscape, around text. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.2. Language: Persian.
Editorial Sultan Bahadur and Rumi Khan jumping into the sea when surrounded by Portuguese boats. . Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.66. Language: Persian.
Editorial Mirza Sulaiman and Mirza Ibrahim paying homage to Humayun at Andarab (1550). Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Source: Or.12988 f.136. Language: Persian.
Editorial Astrologers casting horoscopes during the celebrations for the birth of Timur (1336). By Surdas Gujarati. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.34v. Language:...
Editorial Akbar and Maryam Makani in Humayun's camp (1542). Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.22. Language: Persian.
Editorial Humayun standing on rising ground watching his army in combat with Mirza Kamran’s troops (1550). Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Source: Or.12988, f.134v. Language: Persian.
Editorial Defeat of Rana Sanga (1527). Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. India, 1603-1604. Source: Or. 12988, f.50. Language: Persian.
Editorial Mirza ‘Askari with his sword slung round his neck surrendering to Humayun at Kandahar (1545). By Surdas. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Source: Or.12988 f.106. Language: Persian.
Editorial The army of Humayun capturing the fort at Chunar (1538). By La’1. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Source: Or.12988 f.68v. Language: Persian.
Editorial Single Leaf from Akbarnama by Abu Fazl. Date/Period: Late 10th century AH/ 16th century (Mughal). Illuminated manuscripts; folios (leaves). Ink and pigments on paper ink and pigments on paper. Height: 34.50 mm (1.35 in); Width: 22.20 mm (0.87 in).
Editorial "Hamid Bhakari Punished by Akbar", Folio from an Akbarnama.
Editorial 'Sultan Bayazid before Timur', Folio from an Akbarnama (History of Akbar), ca. 1600, Made in present-day Pakistan, probably Lahore, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, Image: H.13 3/8 in. (34 cm), Codices, Painting by Dharam Das, This is a singl...
Editorial 'Akbar Hunting', Folio from an Akbarnama (History of Akbar), late 16th century, Made in present-day Pakistan, probably Lahore, Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper, Painting: 7 1/2 x 4 7/8 in. (19.1 x 12.4 cm), Codices.
Editorial Da'ud Receives a Robe of Honor from Munim Khan (llustration from The Akbarnama).
Editorial Astrologers casting horoscopes during the celebrations for the birth of Timur (1336). A miniature painting from a manuscript of Akbarnama. India; 17th century. The Akbarnama, which literally means History of Akbar, is a biographical account of Akb...