Salim Collection

ILN cover - Kuwait and its ruler, 1961
Front cover of The Illustrated London News featuring the ruler of Kuwait, H. H. Sheikh Sir Abdullah As-Salim As-Sabah with telegrams of support from Kuwaiti citizens

Nur-ud-din Mohammad Salim
3522687 Nur-ud-din Mohammad Salim; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Nur-ud-din Mohammad Salim (Jahangir, conqueror of the world) 1569/1627

Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Jahangir with Wife Noorjahan
3610139 Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Jahangir with Wife Noorjahan by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti, Fatehpur Sikri, India
The 16th century tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti, Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

Salim To To Ridden By M.J.Kinane York Races York Racecourse, York 22 August 2002 Date: 22 August 2002

Salim, holding his rifle, gestures at a dead nilgai, c. 1600 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874293 Salim, holding his rifle, gestures at a dead nilgai, c.1600 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 19.9 x12.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Agra. Screen of Sulim Chishtis Tomb, Futtehpur Sikri. Creator: Unknown
Agra. Screen of Sulim Chishtis Tomb, Futtehpur Sikri. Pierced marble screen at the Tomb of Salim Chishti in Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India, built c1580

Tomb of Sulim Chishti, Futtehpur Sikri. Agra. Creator: Unknown
Tomb of Sulim Chishti, Futtehpur Sikri. Agra. The Tomb of Salim Chishti in Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India, built c1580, one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture in India

Salim Singh-ki-Haveli, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. Of Persian origin, and meaning enclosed space, haveli is the word for private mansions in Pakistan and northern India

Surrender of Jerusalem to British, Palestine, WW1
The surrender of Jerusalem to the British, on the Lifta-Jerusalem Road, during the First World War. The Mayor of Jerusalem, Hussein Salim Al-Husseini, stands at the centre (with walking stick)

Kenya - Salim Road, Mombasa
Salim Road, Mombasa, Mombasa County, Kenya. Date: 1927

INDIA: FATEHPUR SIKRI, c1907. Entrance to the beautiful marble tomb of St. Selim Chishti, Fatehpur Sikri, India. Stereograph, c1907

SHEIKH SALIM CHISTI (1478-1572). Sufi saint and sage during the Mughal Empire in India. Salim Chisti speaking to two disciples and a musician

Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti - Fatepore Sikri, Agra, India. Date: circa 1910s

Hall of Private Audience, Fatehpur Sikri, India
Hall of Private Audience, Fatehpur Sikri, in Agra district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Fatehpur Sikri was constructed by Mughal emperor Akbar beginning in 1570

The Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti at Fatehpur Sikri, India
Details of the Marble lattice panels on the Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti at Fatehpur Sikri, India - one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture in India

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Salim: A Journey Through Time and Places In the vast tapestry of history, one name stands out - Salim. From the ILN cover featuring Kuwait and its ruler in 1961 to the Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti in Fatehpur Sikri, India, this name has left its mark across continents. The image holding his rifle, gesturing at a dead nilgai from around 1600 captures a moment frozen in time. The opaque watercolor and gold on paper bring to life the prowess and skill of this enigmatic figure. Moving further into India's rich heritage, we encounter the Screen of Sulim Chishtis Tomb in Futtehpur Sikri. Its creator may be unknown, but its intricate design speaks volumes about the craftsmanship that went into honoring Sulim Chishti's memory. Speaking of tombs, another marvel awaits us - the Tomb of Sulim Chishti. Located in Agra, it is shrouded in mystery as its creator remains anonymous. Yet within those walls lies a story waiting to be discovered. But Salim's influence extends beyond grand architecture; it reaches Jaisalmer in Rajasthan with Salim Singh-ki-Haveli. This majestic structure whispers tales from centuries ago when it was home to an influential figure named Salim. Leaving behind India's borders for a moment, we find ourselves on Kenya's Salim Road in Mombasa. Here too, echoes of our protagonist resonate through time as streets bear witness to his legacy. As we delve deeper into history itself, we stumble upon an event that shaped nations - the Surrender of Jerusalem to British forces during World War I. In this pivotal moment captured forever by cameras lensed by war correspondents like Ernest Brooks or Frank Hurley among others; we see how power shifts hands while names like "Salims" fade away amidst larger narratives.