India: 'Shaikh Hosein Jami and Attendant'. Miniature painting by Govardhan (fl. 17th century), c. 1620-1625, Guimet Museum, Paris

Govardhan (fl. 17th century) was a well-known Indian painter from the period of the Mughal Empire. The son of painter Bhavani Das, Govardhan joined imperial service during the reign of Emperor Akbar, and continued serving the imperial court during the reign of Shah Jahan. He was one of the illustrators of the Baburnama.

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Govardhan (fl. 17th century)

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