Mirza Sulayman

When I look at Mirza Sulayman, I feel that the painting is mainly about loss, struggle, and change. It shows Mirza Sulayman and his group leaving Kabul after losing control of the city. The people are travelling on horses and camels through the mountains, which gives the scene a feeling of movement and uncertainty.What stands out to me is the difference between the upper and lower parts of the painting. The upper part is full of activity, with people leaving the city and the fortified walls of Kabul behind them. Inside the fort, people seem to be celebrating the change in power. The lower part, however, is much quieter, showing animals, trees, and a peaceful landscape. I think this contrast shows that even when important political events are happening, normal life continues.For me, the painting also gives the message that power does not last forever. Mirza Sulayman once controlled Kabul, but he is now forced to leave it. The strong walls of the city make it look powerful and permanent, but the people who control it can change. This makes the painting feel like more than just a historical record.I also enjoy the small details in the painting. The horses, camels, goats, oxen, trees, buildings, and people make the scene feel alive. The use of colour and gold makes the painting rich and attractive, while the detailed landscape helps tell the story.