Only known portrait of Bahadur Shah Zafar's adviser sells for £63,500 at Christie's

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A portrait of Ghulam Nasir al-Din, widely known as Kale Miyan, was sold at a Christie's auction for £63,500. The painting, made between 1851 and 1852, is the only known likeness of this religious figure, who advised the Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. The price surpassed pre-sale estimates, reflecting the work's historical significance. Sketches of boats on the reverse side add to the painting's appeal.

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