English: Zulfiqar Khan was one of Aurangzeb’s most important military commanders. He was the son of Aurangzeb’s wazir, Asad Khan and Mehr-un-Nisa Begum (the daughter of Shah Jahan’s wazir, Asaf Khan). During Aurangzeb’s long reign, Zulifqar would take part in several successful military campaigns in the South against the Marathas. He and his father were also key actors in the succession drama that unfolded after the death of Aurangzeb. Zulifqar Khan is shown here, in profile, holding a bow and arrow in a very similar manner as the courtier feature in catalog number 7. The inclusion of such weaponry is a clear allusion to his military prowess. The floral patterns on his jama and patka are very finely painted; each consisting of gold petals, individually lined in red. The floral outlines compliment the portraits most vibrant passage, the ties of his jama, which part ever so delicately under the weight of his right arm. Great care was also taken in the rendering of his face and beard.