Ramayana of Hamida Banu Begum: Queen Mother of Mughal India

The Ramayana manuscript, translated into Persian and illustrated with 56 large-scale paintings, once belonged to Hamida Banu Begum, a royal member of the Mughal court. It illuminates the cultural exchanges between the Mughal court and the local Indian populace, the inner workings of a Mughal-era painting studio, and the life and times of Hamida Banu Begum. This manuscript is now in the collection of the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, and is presented here in full with scholarly essays by Marika Sardar, Audrey Truschke, and John Seyller.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 14 December 2020
\n Publisher: Silvana
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The Ramayana, a cherished Indian epic, has left an indelible mark on diverse cultures worldwide. Presented here is a remarkable testament to the profound influence of this epic. Translated from the original Sanskrit into Persian and adorned with 56 exquisite paintings, this manuscript once graced the possession of Hamida Banu Begum, a royal member of the Mughal court and the mother of Emperor Akbar. Currently housed in the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, this Ramayana sheds light on the cultural interactions between the Mughal court and the local Indian community, delves into the inner workings of a Mughal-era painting studio, and offers a captivating glimpse into the life and times of Hamida Banu Begum. For the first time, the entire Doha Ramayana is presented here, accompanied by scholarly essays by Marika Sardar, Audrey Truschke, and John Seyller, expanding its reach to a broader audience.

\n Weight: 1020g\n
Dimension: 224 x 303 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9788836645466\n \n