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Dara Shukohs head presented to Aurangzeb, 1659
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Dara Shukohs head presented to Aurangzeb, 1659
Dara Shukohs severed head is presented to his brother Muhi-ud-Din Muhammad (later Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb), 1659. La testa di Dara-Chekouh presentata a suo fratello. From a miniature. Hand-tinted copperplate engraving by Corsi after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Modern o Story, Florence, 1833
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1659 Angels Antico Cymbals Dancers Dara Ferrario Giulio Gods Hindu Lute Moderno Musicians Mythology Peoples Presented Tabla Winged Aurangzeb Devas Divinita Indra
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This striking and poignant image captures a pivotal moment in Mughal history, as the severed head of Dara Shukoh, the eldest son and favored prince of Emperor Shah Jahan, is presented to his younger brother Muhi-ud-Din Muhammad, who would later ascend the throne as Emperor Aurangzeb. The year is 1659, and the scene unfolds in the imperial court. Dara Shukoh, a noted scholar and patron of Hindu and Sufi traditions, had been defeated in a power struggle with his brother, leading to his execution. The miniature painting, hand-tinted copperplate engraving, is based on a work by Giulio Ferrario, an Italian artist and scholar, and showcases the rich and intricate details of Mughal art. The image is filled with symbolism and allusions to Hindu mythology. The heavenly figures of Indra, the god of rain and thunder, and his winged angels or devas, are depicted in the upper left corner, symbolizing the divine order and the cycle of life and death. In the foreground, musicians play the tabla, lute, and cymbals, adding a melancholic tone to the scene. Dancers, possibly representing the goddesses of dance and music, are shown in the lower right corner. The image also highlights the fusion of Indian and European artistic styles, as evidenced by the European-inspired perspective and the use of hand-coloring. The painting serves as a testament to the complex and rich cultural history of the Mughal Empire and the intricacies of its power struggles and artistic traditions.
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