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The Discovery of the Decapitated Head of Khan Zaman, 1567
from the Akbarnama
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This painting depicts the discovery in 1567 of the decapitated head of the rebel Khan Zaman. He was repeatedly disloyal to the Mughal emperor Akbar (r.1556–1605) and a reward was offered to anyone who brought his head to the emperor. Eventually, Khan Zaman’s head was found lying under a tree, as shown here.
By the Mughal court artists Kesav Kalan and Chetar Muni. V&A museum.
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