ssharadmohhan, 6 months ago to Turkey

This #Turkey is forgiven on #Thanksgiving, the western #Harvest festival

This c1612 CE #IndianMiniaturePainting of 'A Turkey' by #Artist Mansur, made for #Mughal ruler #Jahangir & now at Victoria & Albert #Museum #London is a record of arrival of exotic #Birds arriving at #Cambay Port in #Gujarat, #India

It was procured by Jahangir's friend Muqarrab Khan in 1612 from a consignment arriving from #America

#Art #IndianHeritage #IndianHistory #Birrds #History #Heritage #MastoArt #ArtOfTheDay