How old is the kora, as a type?

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just when you thought it was all over........
i thought i would insert this info in an old thread, rather than its own thread. the information is interesting, but not worthy enough to stand alone.
this miniature has never been published, and is in a private collection. it is believed to be 17thC, and it is moghul. but, it seems to have a kora in it? i have never seen a kora in a miniature, and especially not an moghul one.