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'The Eunuch Khawas Khan'.
c1675 AD sold by Christie's.

In Eunuchs played a very important role of being a bridge between the Royal Courts (staffed by men) & the Ladies Quarters like the

However, such figures rarely figure in

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'A Soldier to the Core', the ruler 's successor son Bahadur Shah-1 (ruled 1707-1712 AD) is said to have Spent only 4 Nights of his 5 year Rule in a Palace, spending rest of the time in Military Camps!

This c1720 AD from sold by Sotheby's for £60,000 depicts 'Bahadur Shah with his 4 Sons'.

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One of the most beautiful on this c1630 AD from the Dara Shikoh Album now at British Library

Dara Shikoh was the son of ruler of

Attributed to artist Muhammad Khan, this depicts six different species of flowers.

(Soon, will look like this, with the in full bloom.)

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On today, A Prince in a ₹Costume & all Around, Pours Wine in a Cup.

Dated 1633 AD, this by Muhammad Khan of & is from the Dara Shikoh Album, a Prized possession of British Library,

Dara was the eldest son of the ruler . To usurp the throne, younger brother got him 'removed'.

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c1750 AD of 'Marigold Flower' now at Victoria & Albert Museum UK

Flower is an Auspicious & an Integral Part of the
It is Used in Rituals & Weddings across all like etc.

But, that Marigold, which is of South American Origin, was introduced in only in the 16th century by the .

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A fine way to wish everyone a is by this c1780 AD Provincial from sold by Bonhams on 26th May 2022.

'A Maiden Asleep in the Arms of a Prince'.

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Crazy
Last night was freezing at 2.2° centigrade.
Finally, after days of , some sunshine.

So, I hope to sit in my garden & do some sun-bathing today (hopefully).

Trying the same is this 'Maiden Seated on a style Chair in a Landscape with a Female Attendant'.

c1850 AD sold by Bonhams on 18th May 2022

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'Bystanders Watch the Execution of the Abyssianian Jujhar Khan by a '.
A Scene from (Biography of Ruler ) of 1597 AD, later Mounted on a Leaf from the Farhang-i-Jahangiri in 1608 AD.

From the property of William Kelly Simpson, this attributed to Hirachand was sold by Christie's on 25th June 2020 for £262,500

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While I wait for the clock to strike 12'o clock and wish everyone a .....

'A Lady Smokes a Amongst her Attendants'.

A lovely this is!
C1775 AD Provincial from now available for sale at Amir Mohtashemi Art Dealer in

A everyone.

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Awoken by a bloody *₹#&*ing 'Cockerel' early in the morning. My bed was so warm on a cold morning.
I feel like shooting this just like in this gentleman did!

c1775 AD from an illustration to Mode Vibhasa now at Victoria & Albert Museum

'The Lover Aims his Bow at the Cockerel, Herald of the Dawn & Traditional Enemy of Lovers'

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'The Birth of Evil'.

This stunning c1730 AD was made by , the younger brother of of ( Hills)

By 1730 Manaku had moved to the Kingdom of (in now) where he made this
His integrate & Folklore of the States

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'The Birth of Evil'.

This outstanding c1730 AD was made by , the younger brother of of ( Hills).

By 1730, Manaku had moved to the Kingdom of in now where this was made.
His integrate & the Folklore of the States.

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'A Courtier Receiving a Divine Revelation'.
I would have preferred receiving some Sun-light on a foggy, cold day!

c1700 AD from Dr. Claus Virch's estate sold by Sotheby's on 16th March 2016 (US$15,000).

Though the courtier bears resemblance to ruler , he may be archetypal - not a specific individual.

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c1740 AD now at National Museum
and, another from the Prince of Wales Museum of Western whose image was used by Royal Mail for their Stamp in 2005.

Note, the Indianisation of the with a 'Bindi' on the foreheads!

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to all those celebrating today.

This c1740 AD is now at National Museum

Note, the Indianisation of the with a 'Bindi' on the foreheads!
A similar image was used by Royal Post in 2005 on a 68 pence postage stamp.

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Wishing a to all those celebrating today.

of themes, especially on and the life of are often found in
The translated version of being very popular.

This 18th century from is now at British Museum. It once belonged to British Library

'Virgin Mary & Infant Jesus'.

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is fun.
I get an excuse to party around.
Perhaps, even these ladies got one!

c1760 AD Provincial from sold by Bonhams on 7th June 2022.
'Maidens at a Moonlit Party with Musicians and Attendants'.

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As it has begun snowing in the , North Indian States like etc are experiencing a

People can be seen huddled together around fire-places.

In this c1750 AD now at British Museum (they identify this as ) 'A Group of Women Gather around a Brasier of Hot Burning Coals'

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So, it is time in
What do I eat? Eggs? Chicken Ham?
I think neither, cornflakes would do. I'd rather leave these beautiful alone.

This c1605 AD ' Mother & Hen Chicks' is by artist Ustad Mansur & now at British Museum

Mansur was an important artist at the court of & at &
This was made for Jahangir

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Hmm!
Worried about something? Is it or the falling or, missing a beloved?

c1750 AD Provincial from sold by Christie's on 19th March 2013, for US$ 13,750.

This is a Folio from a 'Baramasa' or 12 Month, depicting the month of 'Baishakhi' which corresponds to April.

Baramasa are unique to where all the 12 months of the year are converted into

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