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Babur receives booty and Humayun’s salute after the victory over Sultan Ibrahim in 1526, from an Akbar-nama (Book of Akbar) of Abu’l Fazl (Indian, 1551–1602)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Man sitting on a throne-like seat under a canopy, wearing yellow garments and a white turban. He sits on a raised platform surrounded by pillars. People around him wear colorful traditional clothing, some with turbans and others with various hats. A man in a red and orange robe touches his forehead. A group of men gathered around a table below. Some hold horses. Intricately designed buildings and walls are in the background. A blue and orange patterned fabric is on the left. People on balconies and an archway are on the left. A white horse with a decorated saddle is on the left side. A red and gold patterned border surrounds the image.

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