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Prince Salim, who later became Emperor Jahangir, established his court in Allahabad in the late 16th century during a period of estrangement from his father, Emperor Akbar. His court in Allahabad, where he ruled as a quasi-independent prince from 1599 to 1604, was marked by its cultural vibrancy and artistic patronage, particularly in the field of painting. Explore artefacts from our collection from this interesting period in Mughal history.