Around 1575, a Mughal artist painted a cheetah family on cloth during Akbar’s reign; about 450 years later, the tiny work from Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan’s collection sold for nearly Rs 120 crore in London

A Family of Cheetahs, attributed to Basawan, was sold at Christie’s auction for approximately Rs 120 crore. The painting, created during Mughal Emperor Akbar’s reign, highlights wildlife in its natural habitat. This artwork signifies the Mughal interest in depicting nature rather than just royal figures or religious scenes. Its sale price dramatically exceeded the pre-auction estimate by 14 times, indicating high demand.