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Eight Lines of Musical Poetry of the Jajner Nauras (Rag Bhairav) of Ibrahim Adil Shah
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Eight Lines of Musical Poetry of the Jajner Nauras (Rag Bhairav) of Ibrahim Adil Shah
Eight Lines of Musical Poetry of the Jajner Nauras (Rag Bhairav) of Ibrahim Adil Shah of Bijapur, late 1600s. Ibrahim Adil Shah II was a visionary ruler in the southern territories of the Deccan between 1580 and 1627 with his court based in the city of Bijapur. He maintained independence from Mughal encroachments from the north and fostered a distinctive culture infused with mystical Sufi ideals and a distinctive blending of Hindu and Islamic elements. This work of calligraphy is a verse composed by Ibrahim Adil Shah II that exemplifies his love of music and poetry. Normally a Hindu court tradition, ragamalas, or musical modes, were recast by Ibrahim Adil Shah in the local Dakhini language and incorporated into his Islamic milieu. The spectacular marbling on which the verse is written in Arabic script is a characteristic of the Deccan, where marbling was prized for its mysterious and random beauty. Mounted on an imperial Mughal album page with an image of the Hindu ruler Ram Singh on the verso, the placement of this Deccani calligraphy may have functioned as a tribute to Ram Singhs father, who served the Mughal emperor in the Deccan from 1659 until 1666
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This print showcases the "Eight Lines of Musical Poetry of the Jajner Nauras (Rag Bhairav) of Ibrahim Adil Shah" from late 1600s Bijapur. Ibrahim Adil Shah II, a visionary ruler in the Deccan region, was known for his independence from Mughal influence and his promotion of a unique cultural blend infused with Sufi ideals and Hindu-Islamic elements. The verse displayed in this work of calligraphy is a testament to Ibrahim Adil Shah's deep love for music and poetry. Traditionally associated with Hindu court traditions, ragamalas were reimagined by him in the local Dakhini language and seamlessly incorporated into his Islamic milieu. The stunning marbling technique used as the backdrop for this Arabic-scripted verse is characteristic of the Deccan region. Marbling was highly valued for its enigmatic and unpredictable beauty. Mounted on an imperial Mughal album page featuring an image of Ram Singh, a Hindu ruler, on the verso, it is possible that this placement served as a tribute to Ram Singh's father who had served under the Mughal emperor in the Deccan during that period. This remarkable piece offers us a glimpse into Ibrahim Adil Shah II's artistic sensibilities and his ability to bridge diverse cultural influences within his court. It stands as a testament to both his patronage of arts and literature as well as his commitment to fostering harmony between different religious communities during this vibrant era in Indian history.
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