Mughal ruler Humayun defeating the Afghans before reconquering India, folio from an Akbar-nama (Book of Akbar) of Abu’l Fazl (Indian, 1551–1602)

c. 1590

Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper

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In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland — check current display status with the museum.

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A well-trained war elephant can pull an opponent off his horse with its trunk.

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

A well-trained war elephant can pull an opponent off his horse with its trunk.

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