Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c12.75
Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c12.75
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c12.75
A bowl is placed on the ground close to the feet of one of them. Does it contain the fatal draught with which the Mogul emperors so often disposed of those who incurred their displeasure? and, if so, who is the unfortunate victim here represented? Or does this picture illustrate the tradition that Aurangzîb bricked up a portion of the Agra palace to prevent the escape of his father, Shah Jahan?