λ CONTINENTAL SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) PORTRAIT MINIATUREλ CONTINENTAL SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) PORTRAIT MINIATURE Shahabuddin Baig Muhammad Khan Shah Jahan (1592–1666)opaque pigments on ivory, in a gilt tooled leather frame6.3 cm (oval) Shah Jahan, was the fifth Mughal Emperor of India and ruled from 1628 to 1658. Born Prince Khurram, he is remembered as a patron of Mughal architecture and known for the legacy of architectural structures constructed during his reign. The most famous being the Taj Mahal, which he built in memory of his favorite wife the Empress Mumtaz Mahal. This item may require Export or CITES licences in order to leave the UK or the European Union. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that lots have the relevant licences before shipping. Dimensions 6.3 cm (oval)