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Mir Shahab-ud-din,
Ghazi-ud-din Khan (I) Miniature gouache painting, anonymous, after 1698, from Niccolao Manucci's Storia do Mogor Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris |
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| Inspired by accounts from Manucci's extensive chronicle of the Mughal Empire, Ghazi-ud-din Khan is depicted on horseback, dressed in ornate attire that conveys power and regal presence. He is surrounded by a procession of attendants, richly dressed in vibrant garments of white, red, and orange, with green sashes. Some carry ceremonial items or raise their arms in salute or celebration, and one holds a white ceremonial parasol (chhatra) over his head, signifying his high status within the Mughal court. The background is rendered in bright yellow with minimal scenery, which draws attention to the figures and enhances the sense of splendour and courtly ritual. The work reflects the stylistic traditions of late Mughal miniature painting—characterised by intricate textile patterns, stylised postures, and vivid colours. |
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