Pictorial Ramayana Of Akbar Ramayana is undoubtedly one of the most sacred Hindu epics. Hence, it might come as a shock to hear that the Mughal king, Akbar had commissioned a royal Persian rendering of Valmiki’s text in the 16th century. This version is the oldest illustrated Ramayana manuscript. The Rajput Ramayana commissioned by Orchha’s … Continue reading Mughal Emperor Akbar’s Pictorial Take on Valmiki’s Ramayana