Timurid and Mughal Empires

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a drawing of a red, white and black flag flying in the air with a small boat below it

Flag of the Timurid Empire

Flag of the Timurid Empire. Paper, ink, watercolour; 26.5 x 19 cm; anonymous, c. 1667–70. Emerging in the 15th and 16th centuries, the Timurid dynasty, a Turkic-Mongol lineage descended from Timur (Westernised as Tamerlane), oversaw a cultural and intellectual renaissance in Central Asia and Iran. Following Timur's death in 1405, the vast empire fractured. His sons divided his territories, with Miranshah gaining Iraq, Azerbaijan, Moghan, Shirvan, and Georgia, and Shah Rokh receiving Khorasan. Shah Rokh subsequently reunified most of the lands by 1417, with Mazandaran, Sistan, Transoxania, Fars, and Kerman now under his control, and also the territories of Miranshah. He established Herat as his capital. In effect, he restored Timur's empire, with a nominal claim of suzerainty over ... more

Sharzah Khan, general of Bijapur

Sharzah Khan, general of Bijapur Miniature painting from The History of India (Storia do Mogor) by Niccolao Manucci, 1678–86

a painting of people standing in front of an elephant

Mughal Emperor Akbar Shah II

Emperor Akbar Shah II Riding on an Elephant Paint on ivory, anonymous (Indian), c. 1820 The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Doli, Mughal Empire. Miniature gouache painting, anonymous, after 1698. From Niccolao Manucci's 'Storia do Mogor'. A doli is a small litter or palanquin. Litters were a form of transportation commonly used in many cultures throughout history, including in various regions of India during the Mughal period. A doli was a small, enclosed conveyance carried by bearers on their shoulders, typically used to transport individuals of high status or women within the confines of a palace or between palaces and other locations. It provided a means of travel that offered privacy and comfort, especially for individuals who were not accustomed to walking long distances or for ceremonial purposes. Mughal Miniature, Mughal Miniature Paintings, Indian Miniature, Fine Embroidery, 18th Century Paintings

Mughal Miniature

Mughal Miniature Paintings

Indian Miniature

Fine Embroidery

18th Century Paintings

Doli (small litter)

Doli, Mughal Empire. Miniature gouache painting, anonymous, after 1698. From Niccolao Manucci's 'Storia do Mogor'. A doli is a small litter or palanquin. Litters were a form of transportation commonly used in many cultures throughout history, including in various regions of India during the Mughal period. A doli was a small, enclosed conveyance carried by bearers on their shoulders, typically used to transport individuals of high status or women within the confines of a palace or between palaces and other locations. It provided a means of travel that offered privacy and comfort, especially for individuals who were not accustomed to walking long distances or for ceremonial purposes.

Palki (litter for a harem lady), Mughal Empire. Miniature gouache painting, anonymous, after 1698. From Niccolao Manucci's 'Storia do Mogor'. Indian Miniatures, Science Food, Medieval Manuscripts

Indian Miniatures

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Medieval Manuscripts

A litter for a harem lady

Palki (litter for a harem lady), Mughal Empire. Miniature gouache painting, anonymous, after 1698. From Niccolao Manucci's 'Storia do Mogor'.

Huntsman with chitah (cheetah), Mughal Empire. Miniature gouache painting, anonymous, after 1698. From Niccolao Manucci's Storia do Mogor. Circle Painting, Ancient Technology, History Of India, Asian Painting

Huntsman on horseback with a cheetah, Mughal Empire

Huntsman with chitah (cheetah), Mughal Empire. Miniature gouache painting, anonymous, after 1698. From Niccolao Manucci's Storia do Mogor.

Camel litter, Mughal Empire

Camel litter, Mughal Empire. Miniature gouache painting, anonymous, after 1698. From Niccolao Manucci's Storia do Mogor.

Elephant fight, Mughal Empire. Miniature gouache painting, anonymous, after 1698. From Niccolao Manucci's Storia do Mogor. The Mughals employed elephants in battle for their intimidating presence, using armoured elephants with archers on howdahs to disrupt enemy formations. With the advent of firearms and artillery, the effectiveness of war elephants waned, leading to their decline on the battlefield. Niccolao Manucci's Storia do Mogor, written in the 17th century, stands as a captivating memoir detailing his experiences in the Mughal Empire during the years 1653 to 1708. After leaving the Jesuit order, Manucci ventured to India, where he found employment in various roles within the Mughal court, serving under rulers like Aurangzeb. His voluminous work provides a rich tapestry...more Arabic Painting, Sultan Murad, Shah Jahan, Iron Man Wallpaper

Elephant fight, Mughal Empire

Elephant fight, Mughal Empire. Miniature gouache painting, anonymous, after 1698. From Niccolao Manucci's Storia do Mogor. The Mughals employed elephants in battle for their intimidating presence, using armoured elephants with archers on howdahs to disrupt enemy formations. With the advent of firearms and artillery, the effectiveness of war elephants waned, leading to their decline on the battlefield. Niccolao Manucci's Storia do Mogor, written in the 17th century, stands as a captivating memoir detailing his experiences in the Mughal Empire during the years 1653 to 1708. After leaving the Jesuit order, Manucci ventured to India, where he found employment in various roles within the Mughal court, serving under rulers like Aurangzeb. His voluminous work provides a rich tapestry...more