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Posted on: 23 September 2012
Shabih-ikhas - Sultan Amir Taimur Sahib-i-Qiran bin. Amir Turaghan.
Gouache painting by an Indian painter.
Published: [India], [18--?]
Size: image 57.8 x 44.6 cm
Credit: Wellcome Library, London
the turban is central asian, not Sikh.
portrait of Sultan Amer Taimour...........
Abdulrazaq Khan: Do I presume 'Sultan Amer Taimour' is inscribed on the header of this painting?
Rare Book Society of India Yes. The header says "special image - sultan amir timur sahibqiran"
its clearly written in persian on header ! he is sultan ameer timor !
The header says: Shabih-ikhas. Sultan Amir Taimur Sahib-i-Qiran bin.Amir turaghan. Very interesting painting as the marigins carry brief life account as well.