William III and Alamgir
In 1698, after the East India Company clashed violently with the Mughals over failed trade negotiations, William III (r. 1650–1702) appointed Sir William Norris as ambassador to the Mughal court. His task was to ‘establish a friendly and good understanding’ with Emperor Alamgir (r. 1658–1707).
Schenck, Peter: Amsterdam
Wilhelmus III D. GR Britanniae, Scotiae, & Hyberniae Rex. c.1689-1702
Etching with engraving | 24.9 x 17.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 603034
