What did the Mughal Empire's flag symbolize?

The Mughal Empire had a number of imperial flags and standards. The principal imperial standard of the Mughals was known as the alam. It was primarily moss green (also called Mughal green). It displayed a lion and sun facing the hoist of the flag. The Mughals traced their use of the alam back to Timur. read more

Notice the flag in the upper part of the picture with green interior and yellow linings. A Mughal miniature from the Padshahnama depicting the surrender of the Safavid Persian garrison of Kandahar in 1638 to the Mughal army of Shah Jahan commanded by Kilij Khan. read more