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It depicts an encampment of the women of his court immediately outside the palace.  A key supplied by Gentil identifies some of the leading figures: in the foreground, the emperor's mother rides a white bullock. Behind her, the emperor's wife Badshah Begam reclines on cushions smoking a huqqa accompanied by dancers and musicians. She was given the title Malek az-Zamani (Queen of the Age) by her husband on their marriage in 1721. Some of the women of the harem are engaged in erecting scarlet screens (qanats) to conceal them from public view, others play with children, ride on boats on the river, prepare food or dance.","physicalDescription":"The <i>zenana</i> of Muhammad Shah on a visit to the country.  The emperor's mother is riding on a white bullock, the ladies are indulging in various forms of recreation. River and imperial boat in the foreground. 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