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Background imageShah Collection: Portrait of Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896), Shahanshah of Persia, 1857-1858

Portrait of Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896), Shahanshah of Persia, 1857-1858. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageShah Collection: Early Portrait of Nasr al-Din Shah (reigned 1848-1896), c1850. Creator: Anon

Early Portrait of Nasr al-Din Shah (reigned 1848-1896), c1850. Creator: Anon
Early Portrait of Nasr al-Din Shah (reigned 1848-1896), c1850. The shah is shown here at perhaps just nineteen or twenty years of age, wearing jeweled portraits of the Shi'ite Imams

Background imageShah Collection: Rustam Slays the White Div, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1608. Creator: Unknown

Rustam Slays the White Div, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1608. Creator: Unknown
Rustam Slays the White Div, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1608

Background imageShah Collection: The Taj Mahal, Agra, India, 1895. Creator: Unknown

The Taj Mahal, Agra, India, 1895. Creator: Unknown
The Taj Mahal, Agra, India, 1895. The great marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan (1592-1666), Mughal emperor, for his wife Arjumand Banu Begam (d1631) called Mumtaz Mahal (Favourite of the Palace)

Background imageShah Collection: Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio... 1627-28

Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio... 1627-28
Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: 1627-28; verso: ca. 1530-50

Background imageShah Collection: Dancing Dervishes, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1610; verso: ca. 1530-50

Dancing Dervishes, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1610; verso: ca. 1530-50

Background imageShah Collection: The Shah of Persia presenting his suit to Queen Victoria at Windsor, mid-late 19th century

The Shah of Persia presenting his suit to Queen Victoria at Windsor, mid-late 19th century. A print from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company)

Background imageShah Collection: Jahangir and Prince Khurram with Nur Jahan, c1624-1625

Jahangir and Prince Khurram with Nur Jahan, c1624-1625. Indian miniature painting. Nur Jahan (1577-1645) was the twentieth and favourite wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir (1569-1628)

Background imageShah Collection: Portrait of Nasser-Ed-Deen, Shah of Persia, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Portrait of Nasser-Ed-Deen, Shah of Persia, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of Nasser-Ed-Deen, Shah of Persia, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageShah Collection: Shah Inayat Allah of Sind with his Musician Makkhu and his Attendant Shaykh Qiyam... c

Shah Inayat Allah of Sind with his Musician Makkhu and his Attendant Shaykh Qiyam... c
Shah Inayat Allah of Sind with his Musician Makkhu and his Attendant Shaykh Qiyam al-Din, page from the Fraser Album, Company School, c. 1820

Background imageShah Collection: The Young Emperor Akbar Arrests the Insolent Shah Abu l-Maali, page from a

The Young Emperor Akbar Arrests the Insolent Shah Abu l-Maali, page from a manuscript of the Akbarnama, c. 1590/95

Background imageShah Collection: Coin Portraying King Sapor II, 309-379. Creator: Unknown

Coin Portraying King Sapor II, 309-379. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying King Sapor II, 309-379

Background imageShah Collection: The poet Sundar Das before Emperor Shah Jahan, folio from a Sundar Shringar, ca

The poet Sundar Das before Emperor Shah Jahan, folio from a Sundar Shringar, ca. 1750-1760. Attributed to Nainsukh

Background imageShah Collection: Reza Shah Pahlavi, 1938. Creator: Samuel Johnson Woolf

Reza Shah Pahlavi, 1938. Creator: Samuel Johnson Woolf
Reza Shah Pahlavi, 1938

Background imageShah Collection: Pen Box (Qalamdan) Depicting Shah Isma il in a Battle against the Uzbeks, Iran

Pen Box (Qalamdan) Depicting Shah Isma il in a Battle against the Uzbeks, Iran, early 19th century. Possibly made by master court painter Mirza Baba (active 1780s-1810)

Background imageShah Collection: Shahs Birthday, Persia, from the Holidays series (N80) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1890

Shahs Birthday, Persia, from the Holidays series (N80) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1890

Background imageShah Collection: The Battle of Shahbarghan, Folio from a Padshahnama (Chronicle of the Emperor)

The Battle of Shahbarghan, Folio from a Padshahnama (Chronicle of the Emperor), 17th century

Background imageShah Collection: Portrait of Shah Jahan on Horseback, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Shah Jahan on Horseback, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Shah Jahan on Horseback, 17th century

Background imageShah Collection: Portrait of Muhammad Shah Qajar and his Vizier Haj Mirza Aghasi

Portrait of Muhammad Shah Qajar and his Vizier Haj Mirza Aghasi, second quarter 19th century

Background imageShah Collection: Jahangir and His Vizier, I'timad al-Daula, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1615

Jahangir and His Vizier, I'timad al-Daula, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1615. Creator: Manohar
Jahangir and His Vizier, I'timad al-Daula, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1615; verso: ca. 1530-45

Background imageShah Collection: Shah Jahan Watching an Elephant Fight, Folio from a Padshahnama, probably 1639

Shah Jahan Watching an Elephant Fight, Folio from a Padshahnama, probably 1639

Background imageShah Collection: Double Album Leaf with Calligraphic Exercise by Fath Ali Shah, first half 19th century

Double Album Leaf with Calligraphic Exercise by Fath Ali Shah, first half 19th century

Background imageShah Collection: Rosette Bearing the Names and Titles of Shah Jahan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, ca

Rosette Bearing the Names and Titles of Shah Jahan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, ca
Rosette Bearing the Names and Titles of Shah Jahan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1645; verso: ca. 1630-40

Background imageShah Collection: Naser al-Din Shah, ca. 1855-58. Creator: Possibly by Luigi Pesce

Naser al-Din Shah, ca. 1855-58. Creator: Possibly by Luigi Pesce
Naser al-Din Shah, ca. 1855-58

Background imageShah Collection: [Naser al-Din Shah], 1840s-60s. Creator: Possibly by Luigi Pesce

[Naser al-Din Shah], 1840s-60s. Creator: Possibly by Luigi Pesce
[Naser al-Din Shah], 1840s-60s

Background imageShah Collection: Naser al-Din Shah, ca. 1852-55. Creator: Luigi Pesce

Naser al-Din Shah, ca. 1852-55. Creator: Luigi Pesce
Naser al-Din Shah, ca. 1852-55

Background imageShah Collection: Taj Mahal and Gardens, ca. 1855. Creator: John Murray

Taj Mahal and Gardens, ca. 1855. Creator: John Murray
Taj Mahal and Gardens, ca. 1855

Background imageShah Collection: [The Taj Mahal from the Gateway], January-March 1864. Creator: John Murray

[The Taj Mahal from the Gateway], January-March 1864. Creator: John Murray
[The Taj Mahal from the Gateway], January-March 1864

Background imageShah Collection: Taj Agra, Late 1850s. Creator: John Murray

Taj Agra, Late 1850s. Creator: John Murray
Taj Agra, Late 1850s

Background imageShah Collection: [The Taj Mahal from the Banks of the Yamuna River], 1858-62. Creator: John Murray

[The Taj Mahal from the Banks of the Yamuna River], 1858-62. Creator: John Murray
[The Taj Mahal from the Banks of the Yamuna River], 1858-62

Background imageShah Collection: Interior of Taj Mahal, Agra, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown

Interior of Taj Mahal, Agra, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Interior of Taj Mahal, Agra, 1860s-70s

Background imageShah Collection: View of the Taj Mahal from the Jamuna, Agra, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown

View of the Taj Mahal from the Jamuna, Agra, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
View of the Taj Mahal from the Jamuna, Agra, 1860s-70s

Background imageShah Collection: The Taj Mahal, Agra, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown

The Taj Mahal, Agra, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
The Taj Mahal, Agra, 1858-61

Background imageShah Collection: View of the Taj Mahal from the Gate, Agra, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown

View of the Taj Mahal from the Gate, Agra, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
View of the Taj Mahal from the Gate, Agra, 1860s-70s

Background imageShah Collection: Dervish With a Lion, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca. 1500

Dervish With a Lion, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca. 1500

Background imageShah Collection: Shah Jahan on Horseback, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca

Shah Jahan on Horseback, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca. 1530-50

Background imageShah Collection: Burzuyeh is Summoned by Nushirvan on his Return from India, Folio from a Kalila

Burzuyeh is Summoned by Nushirvan on his Return from India, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

Background imageShah Collection: Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

Background imageShah Collection: The House of Bijapur, ca. 1680. Creators: Kamal Muhammad, Chand Muhammad

The House of Bijapur, ca. 1680. Creators: Kamal Muhammad, Chand Muhammad
The House of Bijapur, ca. 1680

Background imageShah Collection: The Beggar who Professed his Love for a Prince, Folio 28r from a Mantiq al-tair... A.H

The Beggar who Professed his Love for a Prince, Folio 28r from a Mantiq al-tair... A.H
The Beggar who Professed his Love for a Prince, Folio 28r from a Mantiq al-tair (Language of the Birds), dated A.H. 892/A.D. 1487

Background imageShah Collection: Portrait of Rup Singh, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1615-20; recto: ca

Portrait of Rup Singh, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1615-20; recto: ca. 1500

Background imageShah Collection: Portrait of Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca

Portrait of Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1620; recto: 1534 or later

Background imageShah Collection: recto: Portrait of Raja Suraj Singh Rathor, verso: Page of Calligraphy

recto: Portrait of Raja Suraj Singh Rathor, verso: Page of Calligraphy
recto: " Portrait of Raja Suraj Singh Rathor", verso: Page of Calligraphy. Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: late 16th century; verso: ca. 1640

Background imageShah Collection: Unwan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto and verso: ca. 1630-40

Unwan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto and verso: ca. 1630-40

Background imageShah Collection: The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album

The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1620; recto: ca. 1530-50

Background imageShah Collection: Rustam Brings the Div King to Kai Kavus for Execution, Folio 127v from the... ca

Rustam Brings the Div King to Kai Kavus for Execution, Folio 127v from the... ca
Rustam Brings the Div King to Kai Kavus for Execution, Folio 127v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30

Background imageShah Collection: Rustam Pained Before Kai Kavus, Folio 146r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)... ca

Rustam Pained Before Kai Kavus, Folio 146r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)... ca
Rustam Pained Before Kai Kavus, Folio 146r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30

Background imageShah Collection: Kai Kavus and Rustam Embrace, Folio 123r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)... ca

Kai Kavus and Rustam Embrace, Folio 123r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)... ca
Kai Kavus and Rustam Embrace, Folio 123r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30



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