Manuscript of Tilasm and Zodiac
This is a collection of talisman of practices for the fulfillment of various human desires. The manuscript has 32 pages and illustrated with 157 paintings. The manuscript is ascribed to a period between 1567-1570 AD. The highlight of this work is the vivid representation of birds and animals. Though several refined studies of animals and birds were executed in the late Akbar’s period and especially during the reign of Jahangir, this work stands out for its powerful portrayal of fauna in vivid color scheme with an ambience of black ritualism and drama infused in it.
The illustrations carry the refinement, simplicity and naivety of the Indian artists who were groomed by their Persian masters.
Tutinama
Tutinama is based on translation from the Sanskrit classic Sukasaptati (Seventy tales of a Parrot). It was composed between 1560-1568 AD. This work has a close proximity with Hamza Nama but by and large the idiom is indigenous. Indian Mughal artists like Daswant and Basawan contributed in the execution of these illustrations. The work shows the influence of the CPS group style and the Chandayana Group Style.
The birds like parrot, peacocks, owls, cranes and animals like monkey, tigers, lions, panthers, antelope, and jackals are naturally rendered.
Anvar-I-Suhaili
Anvar-I-Suhaili is an illustrated fable book, which depicts animals and birds in their natural surroundings with human like emotions. There is a strong influence of indigenous idiom however the Persian convention is also retained. In many of the illustrations both the flora and fauna are genuinely Indian in treatment and feeling. The depiction is natural, lively and even combines the element of humor.
Iyar-I-Danish
Iyar-I-Danish is an illustrated book of fables for instruction of Princes. The story is based on the struggle for superiority between the owl and crow is rendered with charming vitality. The presentation is quite similar with that of Anvar-I-Suhaili.
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