Nauroz durbar of Jahangir (left half), From the St. Petersburg Album (Russian Academy of Sciences Ms. E-14 f.10), Abu al-Hasan, Circa 1610-1618

Nauroz durbar of jahangir (left half), from the st. Petersburg album. Abu'l hasan. 37. 8 x 22cm. It has been identified by john seyller as showing ceremonies at the first new year (nauroz) of the new reign - this event being grander than the far more modest accession itself. India, c. 1610 - 1618. Russian academy of sciences, institute of oriental manuscripts ms. E-14 f. 10. Date: Circa 1610-1618.