EditorialNizam 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.
EditorialHumayun 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...
EditorialMuhammad 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.
EditorialBabur 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.
EditorialHumayun and Kamran greeting Babur on his arrival at Kabul (1519) (Bhagwan). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (mostly with attributio...
EditorialMirza 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.
EditorialNizam 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‘(Kamalnama).’ ‘Ali threatening an infidel with a sword. Three poems by Khvaju Kirmani, namely Humay u Humayun, Kamalnama and the Rauzat al-anvar). Baghdad, 1396. Opaque watercolour. . Source: Add. 18113, f.64v. Language: Persian.
EditorialHumayun 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‘(Humay u Humayun’). Bihzad found by Humay and Azar Afruz, drunk. Three poems by Khvaju Kirmani, namely Humay u Humayun, Kamalnama and the Rauzat al-anvar). Baghdad, 1396. Opaque watercolour. Source: Add. 18113, f.3v. Language: Persian.
EditorialHumay, on the day after their wedding, has gold coins poured over him as he leaves Humayun’s room. (Inscription refers to Junaid of Baghdad and also to Ahmad Shah, the Jalairid ruler). Three poems by Khvaju Kirmani, namely Humay u Humayun, Kamalnama ...
Editorial(above). Marriage of Shapur and Humayun. (centre). Marriage of Barbad and Sumanburg. (below). Marriage of Nigisa and Hamila. An abridged version of Khusrau u Shirin by Nizami. Sixty-three miniatures. 1726. Opaque watercolour. Mughal style. Source: Or.2...
EditorialMirza 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.
EditorialHumay and Humayun seated. Khamsa. Baghdad, 1465. Humay and Humayun seated under a blossoming tree in a walled garden. Outside, a man has pulled himself up to look over the wall, whilst another has an altercation with the door-keeper. A miniature painti...
EditorialHumayun 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.
EditorialMirza ‘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.
EditorialHumay recognising Humayun as she removes her helmet after their fight. Three poems by Khvaju Kirmani, namely Humay u Humayun, Kamalnama and the Rauzat al-anvar). Baghdad, 1396. Source: Add. 18113, f.23. Language: Persian.
EditorialAnushirvan and Buzurjmihr in conversation. Three poems by Khvaju Kirmani, namely Humay u Humayun, Kamalnama and the Rauzat al-anvar). Baghdad, 1396. Source: Add. 18113, f.91. Language: Persian.
EditorialHumay at the gate of Humayun’s castle.. Three poems by Khvaju Kirmani, namely Humay u Humayun, Kamalnama and the Rauzat al-anvar). Baghdad, 1396. Opaque watercolour. . Source: Add. 18113, f.18v. Language: Persian.
EditorialThe 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.
EditorialCelebrations in honour of the birth of Humayun in the Chahar Bagh of Kabul (1508) (Sur Gujarati). Vaki'at-i Baburi, the Memoirs of Babur, translated from the Turki original by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim, Khan-i khanan. One hundred and forty-three miniatures (...
EditorialSepulcro del emperador Humayun (Kabul, 1508-Delhi, 1556). Segundo emperador del Imperio mogol. Gobern? Afganist?n, Pakist?n y partes del norte de la India desde 1530 a 1540. En 1569-1570 su esposa, Hamida Begum, orden? construir el mausoleo en su honor...
EditorialTurqu?a. Constantinopla. Palacio de Dolmabah?e, construido en la orilla europea del B?sforo en estilo neobarroco. Pabell?n destinado al Haren imperial (Harem-i-Humayun). Vista desde el B?sforo. Grabado. La Ilustraci?n Espa?oal y Americana. 22 de junio ...
EditorialA detail from the right of the pagoda, "Humayun's garden party", 1550-1555. Inside the pavilion, the original figures beside Humayun were repainted fifty years later as Jahangir, his father Akbar and his son, the future Shah Jahan. Temporarily ousted f...
EditorialSepulcro del emperador Humayun (Kabul, 1508-Delhi, 1556). Segundo emperador del Imperio mogol. Gobern? Afganist?n, Pakist?n y partes del norte de la India desde 1530 a 1540. En 1569-1570 su esposa, Hamida Begum, orden? construir el mausoleo en su honor...
EditorialA detail from the right of the pagoda, "Humayun's garden party", 1550-1555. Inside the pavilion, the original figures beside Humayun were repainted fifty years later as Jahangir, his father Akbar and his son, the future Shah Jahan. Temporarily ousted f...
EditorialShah Tahmasp of Persia receives Humayun, the Moghul emperor, surrounded by courtiers, 1603. Before them lie swords and a dish of food, while servants bring more food. Other men are fighting in the foreground. From the "Akbarnameh". ID: Or 12988 fol.9...