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INDIA: MOGHUL ERA. Continuing the custom of Genghis Khan and Timur, victorious
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INDIA: MOGHUL ERA. Continuing the custom of Genghis Khan and Timur, victorious
INDIA: MOGHUL ERA.
Continuing the custom of Genghis Khan and Timur, victorious Moghul rulers built victory pillars with the heads of their defeated enemies. Detail from a Moghul painting, c1590
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1590 Behead Construction Corpse Dead Detail Enemy Head India Leader Mughal Muslim Pillar Ruler Victory
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INDIA - MOGHUL ERA. Continuing the custom of Genghis Khan and Timur, victorious Moghul rulers built victory pillars with the heads of their defeated enemies. Detail from a Moghul painting, c1590
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. This print takes us back to the grandeur and brutality of India's Moghul Era. A testament to power and conquest, it showcases an intriguing detail from a Moghul painting dating back to around 1590. In this striking image, we witness a tradition inherited from mighty conquerors such as Genghis Khan and Timur. The victorious Moghul rulers proudly erected towering victory pillars adorned with the severed heads of their vanquished foes. It is through these macabre monuments that they sought to assert dominance over their conquered territories. The fine artistry captured in this particular detail highlights both the artistic prowess of Indian craftsmen during that era and the ruthless nature of warfare at its core. Every stroke on canvas immortalizes not only fallen warriors but also serves as a reminder of the price paid for power. As we delve into this historic artifact, we are transported to an age where leaders were revered for their military might and strategic brilliance. This glimpse into late 16th-century India reveals how religion played a significant role in shaping political landscapes - with Muslim Mughal rulers leaving an indelible mark on Indian history. Granger Art on Demand has once again provided us with access to an extraordinary piece that encapsulates both beauty
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