Jahangir, on the right, hugs shah abbas, the safavid ruler of the persian empire. They stand on top of the world, on the backs of a lion and a lamb. A lion and a lamb together represents peace and harmony. This image suggests that the two rulers are at peace with one another. It also suggests, due to the submissive posture of shah abbas, that jahangir, the mughal indian emperor, is in charge here. He is the one that stands on top of the world. Shah 'abbas is secondary. [1]. Date: circa 1618-22.
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