King Vikrama Summons Madhava, from a Madhavanala Kamakandala

Shri Raga, from a Ragamala

Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar

Kamakandala dies on hearing the news of Madhava’s death, from a Madhavanala Kamakandala

India, Bilaspur

King Dasharatha sends his chief minister Sumantra to summon Rama, from the "Shangri" Ramayana

Northern India, Pahari kingdoms, Himachal Pradesh

Krishna Lifts Mount Govardhan, from a Bhagavata Purana

Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa

The handmaiden again appeals for justice and the prince is led to the place of execution for the third time, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Eighth Night

Gujarati

Lovers on a Terrace: Ramakali Ragini of Hindol, from a Bundi Ragamala

Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi

Krishna Ferrying Radha Across the Yamuna River (recto)

Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat

The Infant Krishna Spirited Away by Vasudev, from a copy of the Dispersed Bhagavat Purana

Unknown Artist

Ragamala painting

anonymous

Three Musicians Perform Before a King: Shri Raga, from a Ragamala

Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa

Preparation for the marriage of Mahmuda to the Young Vizier, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Thirty-third Night

Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)

Ragamala painting

anonymous