Akbar and Azim Khan at Dipalpur
1592
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1592
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows Akbar, the Mughal emperor, sitting on a red carpet with Azim Khan, his foster brother. They’re dressed in colorful robes and surrounded by servants and horses outside Dipalpur. It’s part of the Akbarnama, a book made to record Akbar’s reign. The right side of this scene pairs with another painting at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Want to see more Mughal art? Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
