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Arda Arslan

Arda Arslan writes for the Miniature Painting department at Matchless Pieces, covering the history, makers and collecting of miniature painting.

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Raja Sansar Chand attacking Kangra Fort — Northern India, Pahari kingdom of Kangra

Raja Sansar Chand attacking Kangra Fort

October 10, 2026A Ruler Presents a Document to Visiting Nobles — Mughal India, Deccan

A Ruler Presents a Document to Visiting Nobles

October 10, 2026The daughter of the merchant of Mazanderan asks the gardener for the rose, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Twelfth Night — Anonymous, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)

The daughter of the merchant of Mazanderan asks the gardener for the rose, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Twelfth Night

October 10, 2026Shaped horse trapping — India

Shaped horse trapping

October 10, 2026Krishna celebrates Holi — Northern India, Pahari kingdoms

Krishna celebrates Holi

October 10, 2026Court Lady Pouring Wine (recto) — Muhammad Rizavi Hindi

Court Lady Pouring Wine (recto)

October 10, 2026Timur distributes gifts from his grandson, the Prince of Multan, from a Zafar-nama (Book of Victories) — Shravana

Timur distributes gifts from his grandson, the Prince of Multan, from a Zafar-nama (Book of Victories)

October 10, 2026Portrait of Emperor Alamgir (Aurangzeb) — Anonymous, Court of Alamgir (reigned 1658–1707)

Portrait of Emperor Alamgir (Aurangzeb)

October 10, 2026The lion returns to his territory and sees the monkey conversing with the lynx, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Twenty-ninth Night — Anonymous, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)

The lion returns to his territory and sees the monkey conversing with the lynx, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Twenty-ninth Night

October 10, 2026Portrait of a Woman — Andrew Plimer

Portrait of a Woman

October 10, 2026

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