For centuries in the Islamic world, books have been treasured as precious objects worthy of royal admiration. This was especially true for India’s Mughal emperors, who reigned over a vast and wealthy ...
Emeralds and empires, rubies and royalty, pearls and power. In the early 16th century, Muslim invaders from the West swept into Hindu India and established a dynasty that lasted into the mid-19th ...
Karwa Chauth intertwines faith, art, and cinematic storytelling, reflecting timeless commitment under the silver moon ...
The Benkaim collection will augment the museum’s strong but numerically limited holdings in Mughal painting. Quintanilla said she met Catherine Benkaim, who publishes her writings as Catherine Glynn, ...
There are different ways in which the events of history are documented and discovered. Manuscripts retelling tales have been helpful, but paintings have also done their fair share in narrating history ...
Despite being listed within the AA category of objects that are valued as rare, fragile, and unique, this lavish painting of Jahangir with the portrait of the Madonna remains understudied. It shows us ...
Reproductions: S86.0221, p.17; S86.0251, p.31; 53.60, p.50; S86.0291, p.51; S86.0231, p.41; 54.29, p.62; 1984.43, p.95; 46.28, p.103; 42.15 p.106; 45.9, p.108; 54.25 ...
Lahore isn’t just another historic city; it’s a living museum of Mughal architecture, colonial legacies, and vibrant bazaars. In just two days, the city reveals its grandeur, culture, and emotional ...