"Arjuna Battles Raja Tamradhvaja", Folio from a Razmnama 1591 - 1642

"Arjuna Battles Raja Tamradhvaja" is a folio from a Razmnama, a Persian epic illustrated manuscript, created by the Mughal artist 'Abd al-Rahim between 1591-1642. The painting depicts a scene from the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem. Here, the warrior Arjuna is shown battling Raja Tamradhvaja, a king of the Kauravas, who rides a chariot pulled by four white horses. The painting is filled with vivid colors and detailed figures, characteristic of the Mughal style. This folio, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the artistry and cultural exchange of the Mughal period.