Sharad Mohan<p>'Three Wondrous Birds'</p><p>This c1620 CE <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianMiniaturePainting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianMiniaturePainting</span></a> from <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Bijapur" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Bijapur</span></a> or <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Golconda" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Golconda</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/India" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>India</span></a> attributed to <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Artist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Artist</span></a> Isma'il is in the Sothebys sale of March 29, est. £50,000-70,000</p><p>Possibly an illustration to Anvar-i-Suhayli (translation of the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Sanskrit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sanskrit</span></a> book of Fables 'Panchtantra') also known as Kalilah wa-Dimnah (The Lights of the Canopus) written in <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Persian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Persian</span></a> by Husayn Va'iz al-Kashivi in 15th century</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ArtHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArtHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MastoArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MastoArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Histodons" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Histodons</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Art</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Heritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Heritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>History</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Birds</span></a></p>
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Sharad Mohan<p>On <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FriendshipDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FriendshipDay</span></a> 'Two Girls Dance' in this c1700 CE <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianMiniaturePainting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianMiniaturePainting</span></a> from <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Aurangabad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Aurangabad</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccan</span></a> now at Williams College <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Museum" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museum</span></a> of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Art</span></a> USA</p><p>In 1565 some of the allied Muslim kingdoms of the Deccan won a victory against the Hindu empire of Southern <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/India" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>India</span></a><br>This dissolution brought highly skilled Hindu craftsmen into the Muslim kingdoms, resulting in fertile artistic development as evident in this <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Painting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Painting</span></a> with influence of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Hindu" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Hindu</span></a> & <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Islamic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Islamic</span></a> styles</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Histodons" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Histodons</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Entertainment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Entertainment</span></a></p>
Sharad Mohan<p>Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Bijapur" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Bijapur</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/India" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>India</span></a> in Procession</p><p>This detailed work in this <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianMiniaturePainting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianMiniaturePainting</span></a> is attributed to the school of 'Ali Riza (<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Artist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Artist</span></a>), who was a master of shading & stippling, techniques found here in the lively elephants</p><p>This c1650 CE <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Painting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Painting</span></a> is now at The Metropolitan <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Museum" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museum</span></a> of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Art</span></a> USA</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHeritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHeritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/artoftheday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>artoftheday</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Heritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Heritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Paintings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Paintings</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>History</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ArtHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArtHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museums</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Elephants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Elephants</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Entertainment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Entertainment</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Histodons" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Histodons</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MastoArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MastoArt</span></a></p>
Sharad Mohan<p>On <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WorldMusicDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WorldMusicDay</span></a> today, a <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Nayika" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Nayika</span></a> sings & plays her golden Vina, an Indian <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MusicalInstrument" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MusicalInstrument</span></a></p><p>Todi Ragini <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Raga" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Raga</span></a> <br>This illustration to a c1680 CE <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Ragamala" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Ragamala</span></a> (Garland of Melodies) <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianMiniaturePainting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianMiniaturePainting</span></a> from <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/India" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>India</span></a> from the collection of Betsy Salinger was sold by Bonhams on 26th October 2022 for £25,000</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHeritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHeritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianClassicalMusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianClassicalMusic</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Art</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ArtHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArtHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Artist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Artist</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>History</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MastoArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MastoArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Paintings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Paintings</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Histodons" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Histodons</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Music</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Painting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Painting</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/artofmastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>artofmastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/artoftheday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>artoftheday</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Heritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Heritage</span></a></p>
Sharad Mohan<p>A Nobleman Seated on a Swing, Surrounded by Female <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Musicians" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Musicians</span></a></p><p>(I also spot my favorite fruit <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Mango" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mango</span></a> the King of Fruits)</p><p>c1750 CE <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianMiniaturePainting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianMiniaturePainting</span></a> from a <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Ragamala" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Ragamala</span></a> (Garland of Melodies) from <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Hyderabad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Hyderabad</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccan</span></a> of Hindol <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Raga" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Raga</span></a> will be on Bonham's auction tomorrow.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Art</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHeritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHeritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Artist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Artist</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MastoArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MastoArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>History</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Fruits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Fruits</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Mangoes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mangoes</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Heritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Heritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Histodons" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Histodons</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Entertainment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Entertainment</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/musicsocial" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>musicsocial</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/India" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>India</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianClassicalMusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianClassicalMusic</span></a></p>
Sharad Mohan<p>Sultan Muhammed Adil Shah of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Bijapur" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Bijapur</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccan</span></a> with his <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/African" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>African</span></a> Prime Minister Ikhlas Khan</p><p>Ikhlas was from <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Ethiopia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Ethiopia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Africa" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Africa</span></a> who came to <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/India" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>India</span></a> in c1600 CE <br>Many of the immigrants who came from there rose to important positions in the courts of various courts of the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Indian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Indian</span></a> Kingdoms. </p><p>This c1660 CE <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianMiniaturePainting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianMiniaturePainting</span></a> is now at Los Angeles County <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Museum" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museum</span></a> of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Art</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LACMA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LACMA</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHertitage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHertitage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Artist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Artist</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Histodons" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Histodons</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>History</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Paintings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Paintings</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museums</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MastoArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MastoArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Heritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Heritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Painting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Painting</span></a></p>
Sharad Mohan<p>Hunting on a Horseback with a Falcon in this <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianMiniaturePainting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianMiniaturePainting</span></a> is Iraj, the 7th Shah of Pishdadian Dynasty as per Avestan legends & on whom <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Iran" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Iran</span></a> is so named and, made popular by the Persian Poet Ferdowsi in his 11th century epic <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Shahnameh" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Shahnameh</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DidYouKnow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DidYouKnow</span></a> this fact about the origin of Iran's name? </p><p>This c1775 CE <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MughalArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MughalArt</span></a> from <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/India" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>India</span></a> was sold by Bonhams on March 20, 2024.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHeritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHeritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Art</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>History</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Heritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Heritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MastoArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MastoArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Artist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Artist</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Histodons" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Histodons</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Mughal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mughal</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MughalEmpire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MughalEmpire</span></a></p>
Sharad Mohan<p>Around 50 <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Paintings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Paintings</span></a> from <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Museum" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museum</span></a> Rietberg, Zurich will be available for public viewing from 20th Sept 2024 to 19th Jan 2025 at their exhibition "<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Ragamala" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Ragamala</span></a> : Images for all Senses"</p><p>Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) is the unique depiction of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianClassicalMusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianClassicalMusic</span></a> in <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Art</span></a> forms</p><p>Like this c1775 CE Todi <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Ragini" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Ragini</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Raga" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Raga</span></a> from <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Golconda" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Golconda</span></a> or <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Bijapur" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Bijapur</span></a> in <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/India" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>India</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museums</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Painting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Painting</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Music</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHeritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHeritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Heritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Heritage</span></a>#Artist <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Histodons" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Histodons</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>History</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MastoArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MastoArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianCulture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianCulture</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Animals" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Animals</span></a></p>
Sharad Mohan<p>A Dancing Girl</p><p>This c1675 CE <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianMiniaturePainting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianMiniaturePainting</span></a> of a voluptuous dancing girl from <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Aurangabad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Aurangabad</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/India" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>India</span></a> is in the private collection of the Swiss billionaire Daniel Vasella</p><p>One of the loveliest <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Indian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Indian</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Paintings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Paintings</span></a> ever, in my opinion</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHeritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHeritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Painting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Painting</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Histodons" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Histodons</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>History</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Heritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Heritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Artist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Artist</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Art</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MastoArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MastoArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Entertainment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Entertainment</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Dance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Dance</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Music</span></a></p>
Sharad Mohan<p>A mysterious c1610 CE <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianMiniaturePainting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianMiniaturePainting</span></a> from <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Bijapur" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Bijapur</span></a> or <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Golconda" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Golconda</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/India" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>India</span></a> whose ruler Ibrahim Adil Shah II was devoted to <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Saraswati" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Saraswati</span></a> the Goddess of Knowledge, Learning, Wisdom & <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Art</span></a> and is often depicted riding a Swan</p><p>On <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SaraswatiPuja" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaraswatiPuja</span></a> this painting from Toby Falk collection sold by Christies on 27th Oct.</p><p>This day marks the beginning of Spring</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHeritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHeritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Painting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Painting</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Heritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Heritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>History</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Artist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Artist</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Histodons" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Histodons</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Hinduism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Hinduism</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Religion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Religion</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Hindu" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Hindu</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MastoArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MastoArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Paintings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Paintings</span></a></p>
Sharad Mohan<p>A Lady at her Toilet.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GoodMorning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GoodMorning</span></a> everyone and have a great day.</p><p>I am getting ready to begin my day on a lovely <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Delhi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Delhi</span></a> morning just like this lady.</p><p>This c1720 CE <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianMiniaturePainting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianMiniaturePainting</span></a> from <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Hyderabad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Hyderabad</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/India" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>India</span></a> is by <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Artist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Artist</span></a> Muttam known until recently a the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Jaipur" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Jaipur</span></a> Painter.</p><p>From the collection of Toby Falk sold by Christies on 27th Oct 2023 for £12,600.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHeritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHeritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Painting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Painting</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Heritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Heritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Histodons" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Histodons</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>History</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Art</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MastoArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MastoArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Paintings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Paintings</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianCulture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianCulture</span></a></p>
Sharad Mohan<p>When the Europeans arrived in <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/India" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>India</span></a> beginning 16th century, the Indian <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Artists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Artists</span></a> were quite fascinated by them, the language, culture, clothing etc.</p><p>They too became a 'subject' of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Art</span></a> or <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianMiniaturePainting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianMiniaturePainting</span></a> like this 'Dutch Couple' where the artist has added the 'bindi' on the woman's forehead to cater to his client's need, perhaps the couple wanted it this way.</p><p>18th century <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Painting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Painting</span></a> from <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccan</span></a> sold by Christies.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHeritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHeritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MastoArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MastoArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Histodons" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Histodons</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>History</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Heritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Heritage</span></a></p>
Sharad Mohan<p>As the Poppies in my garden take root, I am reminded of this 17th century <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Mughal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mughal</span></a> or <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccan</span></a> or <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Kishangarh" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Kishangarh</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Rajasthan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Rajasthan</span></a> exquisite floral study of a 'Double Flowered Poppy' from the Edith & Cary Welch collection sold by @Sothebys for £82,550 on 25th October, 2023.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Art</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Heritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Heritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>History</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Paintings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Paintings</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHeritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHeritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MastoArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MastoArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Painting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Painting</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FloweringSeason" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FloweringSeason</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Flowers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Flowers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Flora" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Flora</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Poppies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Poppies</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Gardening</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Photography</span></a></p>
Sharad Mohan<p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SufiThursday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SufiThursday</span></a>.</p><p>Two <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Sufis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sufis</span></a> at a Prayer</p><p>c1785 CE <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianMiniaturePainting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianMiniaturePainting</span></a> from <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/India" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>India</span></a> that once formed part of the collection of the Marquess of Dufferin. The two buildings in the background are typical of the tombs and mosques associated with the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/QutbShahi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>QutbShahi</span></a> dynasty at <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Golconda" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Golconda</span></a> </p><p>Probably commissioned by an official of the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EastIndiaCompany" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EastIndiaCompany</span></a> or a French officer posted at <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Hyderabad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Hyderabad</span></a> </p><p>From the Welch collection sold by Sotheby's</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHeritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHeritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Art</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Islam" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Islam</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Sufism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sufism</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>History</span></a></p>
Sharad Mohan<p>Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Bijapur" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Bijapur</span></a>, <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/India" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>India</span></a> Riding his favourite <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Elephant" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Elephant</span></a> Atash Khan</p><p>Attributed to artist Farrukh Beg, this c1600 CE <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccani" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccani</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianMiniaturePainting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianMiniaturePainting</span></a> from the collection of Edith & Stuart Cary Welch (acquired by them from Sven Gahlin, 1975) was auctioned by Sotheby's on Oct 25, 2023 for £571,500</p><p>Previously exhibited at The Metropolitan <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Museum" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museum</span></a> of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Art</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/USA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>USA</span></a> & <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/RietburgMuseum" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RietburgMuseum</span></a>, <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Zurich" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Zurich</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHeritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHeritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museums</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Heritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Heritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Paintings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Paintings</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Animals" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Animals</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>History</span></a></p>
Sharad Mohan<p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SufiThursday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SufiThursday</span></a> </p><p>A Portrait of a <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Sufi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sufi</span></a> </p><p>c1625 CE <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianMiniaturePainting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianMiniaturePainting</span></a> from <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Bijapur" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Bijapur</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/India" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>India</span></a> now at Metropolitan <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Museum" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museum</span></a> of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Art</span></a> (The MET).</p><p>This Holy Man is identified as a Sufi on account of his long-sleeved 'khirqa' cloak & Turban.</p><p>The Sufis spent over 40 days in a year in isolation and wilderness (khalwa) to facilitate distraction-free meditation.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHeritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHeritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MastoArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MastoArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museums</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Heritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Heritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>History</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Islam" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Islam</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Muslim" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Muslim</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Religion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Religion</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Sufism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sufism</span></a></p>
Sharad Mohan<p>'A Maiden at her Toilette'.</p><p>c1775 AD Provincial <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Mughal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mughal</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianMiniaturePainting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianMiniaturePainting</span></a> from <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Golconda" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Golconda</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/India" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>India</span></a> from the Doris Weiner collection sold by Christie's</p><p>This <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MughalArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MughalArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Painting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Painting</span></a> from a <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Ragamala" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Ragamala</span></a> (Garland of Melodies) series depicts 'Ramkali <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Ragini" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Ragini</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianClassicalMusic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianClassicalMusic</span></a> </p><p>'A Lady runs her hands through her hair while looking into a mirror'.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GoodMorning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GoodMorning</span></a> everyone.<br>Have a great day.</p><p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.green/@pvonhellermannn" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>pvonhellermannn</span></a></span> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHeritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHeritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Art</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MastoArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MastoArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Music</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>History</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Heritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Heritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Paintings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Paintings</span></a></p>
Sharad Mohan<p>A Nobleman Kneeling & Smoking a <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Huqqa" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Huqqa</span></a> </p><p>c1730 AD Provincial <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MughalArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MughalArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianMiniaturePainting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianMiniaturePainting</span></a> from <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/India" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>India</span></a> from Lord Berwick's Album bought by Sir John Soane in 1827 & now at Soane <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Museum" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museum</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/London" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>London</span></a> </p><p> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Art</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHeritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHeritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Paintings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Paintings</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museums</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MastoArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MastoArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Mughals" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mughals</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianCulture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianCulture</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Mughal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mughal</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>History</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Heritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Heritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BritishInIndia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BritishInIndia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Entertainment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Entertainment</span></a></p>
Sharad Mohan<p>The 2nd album of 32 folios of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Mughals" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mughals</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianMiniaturePaintings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianMiniaturePaintings</span></a> mostly from <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/India" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>India</span></a> at Soane <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Museum" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museum</span></a> is Lord Berwick's Album bought by Sir John Soane on 7th August 1827 for 5 Guineas</p><p>From that album comes this c1760 AD <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MughalArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MughalArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianMiniaturePainting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianMiniaturePainting</span></a> of 'Mulla Dopiaza', the celebrated <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Mughal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mughal</span></a> ruler <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Akbar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Akbar</span></a> 's humourist.<br>The witty Mulla Do-Piyaza is considered to be fictional<br>Dopiaza means 2 Onions, he & his turban were onion shaped! <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BodyShaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BodyShaming</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHeritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHeritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Art</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHistory</span></a></p>
Sharad Mohan<p>Finally a deluge of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Mangoes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mangoes</span></a> in <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Delhi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Delhi</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NewDelhi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NewDelhi</span></a> markets.<br>In this c1657 AD <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccani" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccani</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianMiniaturePainting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianMiniaturePainting</span></a> now at Ashmolean <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Museum" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museum</span></a> Ali Adil Shah II, Sultan of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Bijapur" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Bijapur</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Deccan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Deccan</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/India" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>India</span></a> sits under a <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Mango" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mango</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Tree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Tree</span></a> possibly with his General Afzal Khan reporting on the availability of the fruit in the market <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/JustKidding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>JustKidding</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Art</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHistory</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MastoArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MastoArt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Paintings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Paintings</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianHertitage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianHertitage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museums</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Painting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Painting</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>History</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Heritage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Heritage</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Indian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Indian</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Fruit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Fruit</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianMiniaturePaintings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianMiniaturePaintings</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IndianCulture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndianCulture</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Food" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Food</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Trees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Trees</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DelhiNCR" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DelhiNCR</span></a></p>
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