Akbar hunting at Palam, near Delhi
1592
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1592
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows Akbar on horseback during a royal hunt near Delhi. The scene is bright and crowded with horses, hunters, and dogs in motion. The artist uses lots of small details to show the chaos of the chase. Akbar’s hunt celebrated a big victory over a Rajput fortress. The painting lets us see Mughal power and style up close, like a royal photo album from 400 years ago. Look up Mukund to see more of his work.
