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Babur Confronting his Enemies
10th century AH/AD 16th century (Mughal)
ink and pigments on re-margined paper
(Islamic Manuscripts, Manuscripts and Rare Books, Islamic World , India, Nepal, and Tibet)
(Islamic Manuscripts, Manuscripts and Rare Books, Islamic World , India, Nepal, and Tibet)
This scene from Walters manuscript W.596 depicts the Mughal emperor Babur with his brave companions, confronting their enemies in the mountains of Kharabuk and Pashamun. The text refers to Babur and his few men deciding to charge the enemy, who stand immobile.
Provenance
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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Exhibitions
| 1998 | Mything Persons: Historic Figures in Legends of East and West. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. |
Geographies
India (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 12 5/8 x W: 8 1/4 in. (32 x 21 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
W.596.5B
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