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032-003270079 Subject Portraits

1. Add Or 2680

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Add Or 2680
Title:
Sha'istah Khan.
Scope & Content:
Sha‘istah Khan, son of Asaf Khan and brother of Nur Jahan (died 1694). Full length, facing right, holding a lance and wearing a sword and shield. Sandy ground with narrow line of trees and hills on horizon. Inscribed: ‘Shasta Khan Son of Asaph Jah. Noor Jehan’s Brother.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1785-1790
Extent:
1 Item

2. Add Or 2683

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Title:
Jawan Bakht
Scope & Content:
Jawan Bakht (1749-88), heir apparent, eldest son of Shah ‘Alam II. Oval; three quarter length, front face, wearing a white costume and leaning against a green cushion, his hands on the hilt of his sword. Inscribed: ‘Shah Jehan Bukt.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1785-1790
Extent:
1 Item

3. Add Or 2692

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Title:
'Abdullah Khan, Governor of Bengal.
Scope & Content:
Abdullah Khan, Governor of Bengal and chief minister of the Mughal Empire 1716-20 (died 1722). Full length, facing left, wearing a fur-trimmed green coat over a white ‘jama’ and holding a letter in his right hand. Sandy ground with hills and trees on horizon. Inscribed: ‘Abdullah Khan.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1785-1790
Extent:
1 Item

4. Add Or 2674

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Title:
Emperor Farrukh Siyyar
Scope & Content:
The Emperor Farrukhsiyar (ruled 1713-19). Oval; head and shoulders, facing right, wearing a purple costume and holding a jewel. Inscribed: ‘Furrokseer.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1785-1790
Extent:
1 Item

5. Add Or 2675

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Title:
Emperor Babur
Scope & Content:
The Emperor Babar (ruled 1526-30). Oval; half length, facing half left, wearing a white costume. Inscribed: ‘Baber.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1785-1790
Extent:
1 Item

6. Add Or 2678

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Add Or 2678
Title:
Emperor Shah Jahan
Scope & Content:
Oval; half length, facing right, wearing a purple coat. Inscribed: ‘Shah Jehan.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1785-1790
Extent:
1 Item

7. Add Or 2696

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Add Or 2696
Title:
Roshan Khan, Faujdar of Shahabad.
Scope & Content:
Roshan Khan, Faujdar of Shahabad, murdered c.1741. Facing right, seated on a white rug with white cushions, a low white balustrade in the background. He wears a white ‘jama’ and his hands are folded together. Inscribed: ‘Rushan Khan Fowsdar of Arrah in the Reign of Aliverdi Khan.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1785-1790
Extent:
1 Item

8. Add Or 2677

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Add Or 2677
Title:
Emperor Akbar
Scope & Content:
The Emperor Akbar (ruled 1556-1605). Oval; half length, facing half left, wearing a pink coat, a falcon on his right wrist. Inscribed: ‘Acbar Shah.’ Note: Compare Add.Or.2657. The Emperor Shah Jahan (ruled 1628-57).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1785-1790
Extent:
1 Item

9. Add Or 2681

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Title:
The Emperor Muhammad Shah
Scope & Content:
The Emperor Muhammad Shah (ruled 1719-48). Oval; head and shoulders facing right, wearing a green coat and smoking a hookah. Inscribed: ‘Mahommed Shah.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1785-1790
Extent:
1 Item

10. Add Or 2676

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Add Or 2676
Title:
Emperor Bahadur Shah (1707-12)
Scope & Content:
The Emperor Bahadur Shah (ruled 1707-12). Oval; head and shoulders, facing left, wearing a scarlet coat, his left hand on the hilt of his sword. Inscribed: ‘Bahadar Shah.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1785-1790
Extent:
1 Item