Prince Dara Shikoh with His Mentor
Description
Prince Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Emperor Shah Jahan was deeply interested in Sufi philosophy. The painting depicts the prince at the top left with a black beard in the company of his mentor, Mulla Shah of Qadisia School from Persia who was known for his religious tolerance and Sufi saint Shah Miya Lahori. Miya Lahori is seated on a mattress with his legs bound by a yoga patta (cloth band used to hold a yoga posture) suggesting a deep spiritual conversation.
Collection
Indian Miniature Paintings
Object Type
Miniature Painting
Material
Tempera on Paper
Schools/Culture/Period
Mughal
Technique
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Date
17th century CE
Location
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Dimension
37.3 x 26.7 cm