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Mughal illuminated page from Ta'rikh-i Alfi

Mughal illuminated page from Ta'rikh-i Alfi (© British Museum)

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Indian

British Museum

1585 - 1590

Mughal illuminated page from Ta'rikh-i Alfi, a history of the world. The imperial copy made for the emperor Akbar's library. Attributed to Basawan. All the scenes are of violence on this leaf but a ploughing scene has been added in the margin.

  • Medium: manuscript
  • Dimensions: 42 x 25 cm
  • Art Fund Grant: £150 ( Total: £200)
  • ArtFunded in: 1934
  • Vendor: Ajit Ghose

Provenance

Mahfuzul Haq


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