Portret van Bara Malik; hij is eerst vizier geweest van de sultan die over de stad Bidar regeerde (?); later werd hij heerser van Golconda en heeft hij Golconda gesticht c. 1686

This anonymous portrait, created around 1686, depicts Bara Malik, a prominent figure in 17th-century Deccan history. The artwork showcases Malik in a dignified pose, adorned with elaborate attire and a feathered cap, holding a sword in his hand. This miniature painting, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the rich artistic tradition and political landscape of the Deccan region during the Mughal era.