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Muraqqah-e Gulshan

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The Muraqqah-e Gulshan is a spectacular album of masterpieces assembled for the Mughal emperor Jahāngīr during his reign (1605–27). It showcases a diverse collection, including Iranian art, European curiosities, and works from Jahāngīr's own master painters. The album is renowned for its magnificent borders, adorned with intricate floral and geometric designs, reflecting Jahāngīr's taste as a patron and connoisseur of the arts.1

This period, under Jahāngīr, saw a shift in artistic focus towards portraiture, with a move away from the book illustrations prevalent in his father Akbar's reign. The paintings from this era are characterized by subdued, harmonious colors and exceptionally fine brushwork, often revealing a deep understanding of the subject's character and the human condition. Notable artists of Jahāngīr's court included Abū al-Ḥasan, Ustad Mansur, and Bishandās.12

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  1. South Asian arts - Mughal style: Jahāngīr period (1605–27)
  2. South Asian arts - Mughal style: Akbar period (1556–1605)

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