The Emperor Farrukhsiyar (ruled 1713-19). Oval; head and shoulders, facing right, wearing a purple costume and holding a jewel. Inscribed: ‘Furrokseer.’
Add.Or.2674-2743 70 drawings mounted in a volume: 12 (2674-2685) depicting Mughal rulers, their relations and contemporaries; 21 (2686-2706) depicting ...
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Add.Or.2674-2743 70 drawings mounted in a volume: 12 (2674-2685) depicting Mughal rulers, their relations and contemporaries; 21 (2686-2706) depicting rulers of Bengal, Bihar and Oudh in the 18th century; 27 (2707-2733) depicting occupations an boats; 9 (2734-2742) depicting 2 buildings, 5 musi...
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.’
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).
Nur Jahan, wife of the Emperor Jahangir (ruled 1605-27). Full length, facing right, wearing a red turban and white dress over crimson ‘paijamas.’ Sandy ground with narrow line of trees and hills on the horizon. Inscribed: ‘Noor Jehan. Jehan Geeas’s Favourite Queen.’
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.’
The Emperor Muhammad Shah (ruled 1719-48). Oval; head and shoulders facing right, wearing a green coat and smoking a hookah. Inscribed: ‘Mahommed Shah.’
The Emperor Shah ‘Alam II (ruled 1759-1806). Oval; half length, facing left. wearing a fur-trimmed gold coat, and holding a book. Inscribed: ‘Shah Alum Emperour of Indoston.’