LAST Painting drawn b4 death of AKBAR wid Eng trans | Note on Page-5 - Page 3

Originally posted by: Kalgi22

Another excellent post. 👏👏 Thanks for the information Abhay.

You're welcome, Kalgi.
Glad to know you liked it. :)

Originally posted by: sharmacatty

Yep.

I am waiting for part 2. Plz share the link on this thread after posting on blog.

Sure. Will be making a separate thread, too.

Originally posted by: durgeshnandini

Hello,

I'd start by congratulating you, for I think you deserve it above everything else, for all these endeavours, and sincere efforts that this bit of research work must've required!!!👏 I don't know if you have yourself translated those Persian verses, if it's so, then you deserve another special applause 👏

I have come across this eloquently discussed picture, but of course, never delved into its underlying significance. Thank you so much for all this hard work, and for sharing it with us... it was an enlightening experience! 😳

Thank you very much for this generous praise. :)

I came across this picture by chance (purely luck, i would say) and somehow it struck me that the Persian inscriptions on it could tell something interesting. I was searching some other portrait but ended up with this and thought to share it with all here. And in this process only, decided to make a series discussing death of Akbar.

Actually, extracting information from the old and torn documents is something which fascinates me. Had this miniature not been in torn condition i think i would have paid no attention, because there are many such pictures from the Akbarnama etc in excellent conditions, which have Persian inscriptions but i never thought to get their translations.

No, i have not translated these verses on my own. Took help. Though, i know the Persian numerals and alphabets now, started understanding a bit too, slowly trying to learn Persian because the people who help in translation may not be available always and there are many Persian sources whose English translation does not exists. Persian seems to be an extremely tough language (at least to me). Still, a very long way to go.

Glad to know you enjoyed this post. :)

Originally posted by: -AkDha.Lover-

Thank you. 😊

Accha...I meant that I haven't heard much about it. 😛 That's why looking forward to it. When are you planning to post the next part?

It is getting more detailed than i thought ; if all goes well, it will be out this week.

Originally posted by: .AkDhian.

This is my another account on IF,Abhay. The old one is in use too.

Thanks for the link of previous post!!.Just scrolled through the content and it does look quite interesting with various pictures and excerpts but pretty long too😳.So,I would like to read the whole thing leisurely including the comments,some other time.Lil busy for a week.

I've read the first few paras of the post and hearty congratulations on successful completion of two years of our blog!!🥳 It isn't a mean feat,at all.But a result of your tenacious determination,passion and hard work👏👏.I wish and pray the blog continues it's triumphant journey for many more years to come!!🤗

Thank you so much for all the fascinating posts you've shared till now.I'm really delighted to know the blog has received the much deserved success and love!😃

Thank you for these heartfelt wishes, Bindu. I also hope to write as long as possible.

Take time and read at leisure. But the Fatehpur Sikri post was not long, at least when compared to the other posts present on the blog. ;)

It is only about the snippets of the colonial era newspapers which covered the royal visit to Fatehpur Sikri.

Originally posted by: .AkDhian.

Abhay,

Thanks for sharing the last painting of Akbar and the English translation of Persian inscriptions!The word LAST itself saddens us.😔

First two lines in red convey an intense and a beautiful meaning!👏

Before actually looking at the picture,I imagined Akbar in a feeble posture lying on the bed,going by the words painting before death.So,the real picture was in fact a relief.

But,what appalled me are the inscriptions on the painting.Are they really the thoughts of Akbar or how the painter sees Him??B'coz I can't believe an emperor like Akbar would wish for death!😒

Reading those lines surely tugs our heart but they also convey his faith in God! Our achievements,success and strength are nothing in front of God's will and death spares none.But,a man like Akbar is still remembered and will be remembered till eternity!

You've given the possible reasons behind the sickness and I'm waiting for part two to know further details.Also,the two hours thing is intriguing!

Thanks again,Abhay and Radhika!

The lines in red in the post are among my favorite Urdu verses. And they suited the occasion here. So included them.

As per the opinion of art historians, the inscriptions which are present on the signed royal paintings are not the thoughts of the painter. These paintings are commissioned by the ruler. So, these can be used as a tool to have an insight into the mind of Akbar.

These are not the complete inscriptions. There is no continuity. The middle portion is missing, as you must have seen. Who knows what more we could have understood about this event, only if this painting was in a perfect state.

Working on the second part. You're welcome Bindu.

PS : It seems you are the only person who noticed the 2 hours part in the post. ;)

Originally posted by: history_geek

The lines in red in the post are among my favorite Urdu verses. And they suited the occasion here. So included them.

As per the opinion of art historians, the inscriptions which are present on the signed royal paintings are not the thoughts of the painter. These paintings are commissioned by the ruler. So, these can be used as a tool to have an insight into the mind of Akbar.

These are not the complete inscriptions. There is no continuity. The middle portion is missing, as you must have seen. Who knows what more we could have understood about this event, only if this painting was in a perfect state.

Working on the second part. You're welcome Bindu.

PS : It seems you are the only person who noticed the 2 hours part in the post. ;)

Link of next thread... Part - 2 post in this series
https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/jodha-akbar/4727903/2-hours-that-changed-mughal-history-death-of-akbar-ii-note-on-pg-2

Here is the direct post link :
2 HOURS that changed Mughal History | Death of Akbar - Victory of Jahangir - Defeat of Khusrau, Raja Man Singh & Mirza Aziz Koka | Story of treachery, loyalty & fluctuating fortunes - A detailed analysis from Portuguese account of 3rd Christian Mission at Mughal Court, Akbarnama, lesser known Persian histories & hitherto unknown Rajasthani (Jaipur) Manuscript | Part-2 of 3 part series

This is exquisite!

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