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The Defeat of Baz Bahadur of Malwa by the Mughal Troops, 1561
from the Akbarnama
 Banwali Kalan completed the left painted details. |
 Qabu Kalan completed the right painted details. |
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The flight of Baz Bahadur, ruler of Malwa in north central India, after his defeat by the Mughals under Adham Khan in 1561.
In the illustration at left: His wife, Rupmati, and her female companions may also been seen on the terrace of the fort.
In the illustration at right: In the foreground, soldiers fight; in the background is the fort of Malwa, with the Hindu ladies of the household shown at top right.
The artist responsible for the compositions was the court artist Jagan. V & A Museum. | |
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