India: A miniature painting of Sundar Das from the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir (r.1605-1627).

Commissioned by Nuruddin Muhammad Jahangir; fourth Mughal emperor of Hindustan in Northern India; ca. 1620. This courtier was awarded a prestigious title for his valour and military success in the Mughal army. He is garbed in sumptuous clothing; as though standing at court in front of the emperor. Sundar Das received the title Raja Bikramajit; 'which among the Hindus is the highest'; he offers a gemstone between thumb and forefinger to curry the emperor’s favour.

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Mughal Empire