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Manohar Das

Manohar Das

Master painter in the Mughal emperor's court

Manohar Das, also Manohar or Manuhar, (active 1582–1624) was an Indian Hindu painter in the Mughal style.

Emperor Jahangir weighs Prince Khurram by Manohar Das, British Museum, 1610–1615. There seems to be a self-portrait at bottom right.

Manohar's father Basawan was a master painter in the Mughal emperor's court, where Manohar grew up. His father most likely instructed him, and later Manohar became a court painter as well. His earliest works were painted for Akbar, and then later he was in the service of Akbar's son and successor Jahangir. Manohar's works frequently depicted the royal families and life at court. Some of his works can be found at the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

"Likeness of Mirza Ghazi, son of Mirza Jani". Made by Manohar, a Mughal painter at the Tarkhan Court in the province of Thatta, circa 1610.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Museum, Victoria and Albert. "Mirza Ghazi Manohar V&A Explore The Collections". Victoria and Albert Museum: Explore the Collections.

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