The Taj Mahal, Agra, India, 1895. Creator: UnknownThe 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)
Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio... 1627-28Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: 1627-28; verso: ca. 1530-50
Dancing Dervishes, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1610; verso: ca. 1530-50
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)
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)
Portrait of Nasser-Ed-Deen, Shah of Persia, c1891. Creator: James GrantPortrait 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]
Shah Inayat Allah of Sind with his Musician Makkhu and his Attendant Shaykh Qiyam... cShah Inayat Allah of Sind with his Musician Makkhu and his Attendant Shaykh Qiyam al-Din, page from the Fraser Album, Company School, c. 1820
The Young Emperor Akbar Arrests the Insolent Shah Abu l-Maali, page from a manuscript of the Akbarnama, c. 1590/95
Coin Portraying King Sapor II, 309-379. Creator: UnknownCoin Portraying King Sapor II, 309-379
The poet Sundar Das before Emperor Shah Jahan, folio from a Sundar Shringar, ca. 1750-1760. Attributed to Nainsukh
Reza Shah Pahlavi, 1938. Creator: Samuel Johnson WoolfReza Shah Pahlavi, 1938
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)
Shahs Birthday, Persia, from the Holidays series (N80) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1890
The Battle of Shahbarghan, Folio from a Padshahnama (Chronicle of the Emperor), 17th century
Portrait of Shah Jahan on Horseback, 17th century. Creator: UnknownPortrait of Shah Jahan on Horseback, 17th century
Portrait of Muhammad Shah Qajar and his Vizier Haj Mirza Aghasi, second quarter 19th century
Jahangir and His Vizier, I'timad al-Daula, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1615. Creator: ManoharJahangir and His Vizier, I'timad al-Daula, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1615; verso: ca. 1530-45
Shah Jahan Watching an Elephant Fight, Folio from a Padshahnama, probably 1639
Double Album Leaf with Calligraphic Exercise by Fath Ali Shah, first half 19th century
Rosette Bearing the Names and Titles of Shah Jahan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, caRosette Bearing the Names and Titles of Shah Jahan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1645; verso: ca. 1630-40
Naser al-Din Shah, ca. 1855-58. Creator: Possibly by Luigi PesceNaser al-Din Shah, ca. 1855-58
[Naser al-Din Shah], 1840s-60s. Creator: Possibly by Luigi Pesce[Naser al-Din Shah], 1840s-60s
Naser al-Din Shah, ca. 1852-55. Creator: Luigi PesceNaser al-Din Shah, ca. 1852-55
Taj Mahal and Gardens, ca. 1855. Creator: John MurrayTaj Mahal and Gardens, ca. 1855
[The Taj Mahal from the Gateway], January-March 1864. Creator: John Murray[The Taj Mahal from the Gateway], January-March 1864
Taj Agra, Late 1850s. Creator: John MurrayTaj Agra, Late 1850s
[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
Interior of Taj Mahal, Agra, 1860s-70s. Creator: UnknownInterior of Taj Mahal, Agra, 1860s-70s
View of the Taj Mahal from the Jamuna, Agra, 1860s-70s. Creator: UnknownView of the Taj Mahal from the Jamuna, Agra, 1860s-70s
The Taj Mahal, Agra, 1858-61. Creator: UnknownThe Taj Mahal, Agra, 1858-61
View of the Taj Mahal from the Gate, Agra, 1860s-70s. Creator: UnknownView of the Taj Mahal from the Gate, Agra, 1860s-70s
Dervish With a Lion, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca. 1500
Shah Jahan on Horseback, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca. 1530-50
Burzuyeh is Summoned by Nushirvan on his Return from India, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century
Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century. Creator: UnknownFolio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century
The House of Bijapur, ca. 1680. Creators: Kamal Muhammad, Chand MuhammadThe House of Bijapur, ca. 1680
The Beggar who Professed his Love for a Prince, Folio 28r from a Mantiq al-tair... A.HThe 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
Portrait of Rup Singh, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1615-20; recto: ca. 1500
Portrait of Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1620; recto: 1534 or later
recto: Portrait of Raja Suraj Singh Rathor, verso: Page of Calligraphyrecto: " Portrait of Raja Suraj Singh Rathor", verso: Page of Calligraphy. Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: late 16th century; verso: ca. 1640
Unwan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto and verso: ca. 1630-40
The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1620; recto: ca. 1530-50
Rustam Brings the Div King to Kai Kavus for Execution, Folio 127v from the... caRustam Brings the Div King to Kai Kavus for Execution, Folio 127v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30
Rustam Pained Before Kai Kavus, Folio 146r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)... caRustam Pained Before Kai Kavus, Folio 146r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30
Kai Kavus and Rustam Embrace, Folio 123r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)... caKai Kavus and Rustam Embrace, Folio 123r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30
The Taj Majal, Agra, India, c1930s. Creator: UnknownThe Taj Majal, Agra, India, c1930s. Mausoleum in Agra commissioned in 1632 by Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983
Devout Mohammedans Prostrate at Prayer Time - Jama Masjid, Indias Greatest Mosque, Delhi, c1930s. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656 red sandstone and white marble
Kouli Khan, (1688-1747), 1830. Creator: UnknownKouli Khan, (1688-1747), 1830. Thomas Kouli Kan (1688-1747) known as Nadir Shah, powerful Iranian Emperor of Persia, was inspired by the military prowess and cruelty of Genghis Khan
