Akbar

About this work

This painting shows Akbar riding a horse, aiming his bow at a tiger below him. Hunters and soldiers surround him, with spears and flags waving in the background. The scene captures a real hunt from 1568, after Akbar’s victory over the Rajput fortress of Chitor. Mukund used bright colors and fine details to highlight Akbar’s power and skill. The fight feels dramatic because of how closely the figures are drawn. Look for the tiger—it’s the only animal in the whole scene. Check out Mukund next to compare how another artist painted royal hunts.