Mango, the king of fruits, reflects the same in this painting. One branch of it is positioned like a raised arm to give orders. Observing the tree I felt as if a king came ruled and left. There is a certain type of originality in the texture of the tree. Near its arm (or Branch), a heart can be observed along with forms of many figures. Maybe because of the weather a part of the tree has broken off.
In Mughal Art the mango and saro tree have great significance, not only giving shelter from the sun and rain but also giving fruits, freshness and beauty. This tree must atleast be 500years old because it was in Mughal Emperor, Jahengir’s reign that this marvelous garden was constructed.
A look of the tree signifies the difficulties one has to face in his life. I have no idea how many kings’ reigns these trees have lived through and through what difficulties they have survived but they are still alive. They give us a message that life is not everlasting and is neither easy to live. Even the greatest of rulers had to struggle to survive and yet did not last forever. Nevertheless, one should live his life in such a way to stay alive in the people’s hearts.
Fauzia Khan 