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A mine explodes in 1567 during the siege of Chitor, killing many of the Mughal forces (right panel)
from the Akbarnama



Part of a double-page composition. It illustrates an incident when a mine exploded during the Mughal attack on the Rajput fortress of Chitor (Chittaurgarh) in north-west India in 1567, killing many of the besieging Mughal forces. In this right side Mughal sappers are shown preparing covered paths to enable the army to approach the fortress, while their opponents fiercely defend themselves. Composition designed by the Mughal court artist Miskina, with details painted by Sarwan for the right side.
V & A Museum.

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