Babur, the founder of the Mughal empire is holding court with Mirzas and other learned people. Two young boys are placed on either side of Babur. Opposite him sit an elderly man and a younger man with their legs turned inwards. Men are either wearing long robes on top of Kurtas or angarakhas that tie under the right armpit. The style of wearing their turban is such that one end of the turban runs across the front in the form of a band. In order of hierarchy, the most important men sit on rich Persian rugs spread over richer, more decorative carpets, in close vicinity to the Emperors. A few sit on the tiled floor surrounding the central space. Their gestures - raising a hand in appreciation or holding the chin in wonder, suggest that the conversation or discussion holds them in awe.
Personal ornamentation and heavily embellished clothes are missing but architectural marvel, foliage and the multi-coloured sky make up for the ornamental quality of the painting. The scene takes place in the palatial lawns as through the open doorways one can see the lawn as in the foreground. The lawn is divided into various parts through water channels and fountains, most probably the precursor to the Mughal idea of char-baghs. The artist brilliantly portrays the running fountain and the effect on the still water on the base.
This description by Kiranjyot
Of Related Interest:
Emperor Babur Reading his Memoirs
Paintings Of The Babur Nama
Mughal Court Scene
Durbar - The Court
The Shah's Court
A Lion's Court
The Court of Gayumars
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