Akbar

This page from the Akbarnama (Book of Akbar) shows the Mughal emperor Akbar (r.1556–1605) crossing the Ganges River on an elephant on his way to fight the rebellious brothers Khan Zaman and Bahadur Khan. Several mounted elephants are guided by their riders while the horses are led by soldiers.

Kind

artefact

Date

1585–1595 CE