by the artist Bahin, opaque pigments on paper, in a palace, seated on an elaborate carpet, lobed arch arcade in the background, 6ll. of black naskh script above, the reverse with 277ll of similar script, thin gold borders double ruled in black and blue, foliated in black and in red ink, inscription below.

From a manuscript of the Razmnama manuscript made in the Imperial atelier in 1598 A.D. The Razmnama is a Persian translation of the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It translates to "Book of War" in Persian. The translation was part of Akbar's efforts to promote understanding and cultural exchange between Hindu and Muslim communities within his empire.