Arjuna Slays Karna, from a copy of the Razmnama 1616 - 1617

This Mughal miniature painting from 1616-1617, titled *Arjuna Slays Karna*, depicts a scene from the Indian epic *Mahabharata*. The scene is from the *Razmnama*, a Persian translation of the *Mahabharata* commissioned by Mughal Emperor Jahangir. *Arjuna Slays Karna* is a detailed and dynamic illustration of the epic battle between the two warriors, using vibrant colors and intricate details typical of Mughal art. The painting is part of a larger manuscript at the Art Institute of Chicago, illustrating the great epic.