1502, Babur advancing through the mountains to Kabul. Baburnama.

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An Illustration from the Baburnama, c. 1590-1593
1502, Babur advancing through the mountains to Kabul

1502, Babur advancing through the mountains to Kabul, passing the Minar Hill in deep snow. Baburnama.

Victoria & Albert Museum IM 2631913 23/D4

Babur, in armour and on a caparisoned horse, is at the centre of the composition, followed by other horsemen in armour at the right of the composition and preceded by footsoldiers. Behind them are mountains and a minar. Snow is seen on the landscape.

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