Footnotes

[From top right:]
God is Great.
When he sees his lustrous likeness,
It is as if the excellent king is looking at a mirror.
(This royal distich which [is] written, was spoken
extempore by His Majesty Jahangir Padshah)
Virtue becomes a king more than his appearance,
The portrait of Shah Jahangir, son of Shah Akbar Padshah.
His visage is World-illuminating, and his virtues...
Which other king had such a visage and virtue?
If a hundred kings like Alexander came to the World.
They would all prostrate themselves a hundred times at a
glimpse of his face,
Whoever sees his image becomes an image-worshipper,
Whether a dervish who cultivates virtues, or a king.
Look at the kingly virtues in his face which is
The mirror of virtues of Akbar Padshah.
A hundred thousand praises be upon the pen of the painter,
Who through skill made this likeness of the justice-dispensing king.
Just to cast their eyes on King Jahangir's face,
The kings of Rum [Turkey] and China wait at the gate.
In his likeness, the painter has created much magic,
It is as if the king had scattered gems from a ruby treasure chest.
Whoever sees his soul-nourishing appearance will say:
It is as if the king is moving gracefully with magnificence,
grandeur and shining majesty.
The image of victory and triumph is made up by his name,
Oh Lord, may the king be eternal over the seven climes.
It was completed during the year of the victory over the
Deccan, in Mandu, the regnal year 12, corresponding to
the year 1026.
May the World be filled with the light of such a World-illuminating one,
As long as the crown of kingship is lit with the light of the Sun.
The work of the most humble... [corresponding roundel at bottom left missing].

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