Farrukh Chela: A Quiet Titan of Mughal Miniature Painting Farrukh Chela (active from 1580 or 1585-1604) stands as a fascinating figure in the annals of Indian art history—a painter whose prolific output graced the opulent courts of Akbar, yet whose name remains relatively obscure outside specialist circles. Unlike many contemporaries who achieved fame through patronage and royal commissions, Chela’s legacy rests primarily on his contribution to the vast corpus of Mughal illustrated manuscripts, cementing his position as one of the most consistent artists working during Akbar's reign (1556-16…