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Posthumous portrait of Raja Chhatar Singh of Chamba smoking a hookah
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Raja Chattar Singh’s reign, from 1664 to 1690, is considered to be a period of prosperity for Chamba. During that time, boundaries of the kingdoms were expanded, and the economy thrived. He is best known for defying the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s orders to demolish all the Hindu temples in his realm. Instead, he installed copper gilt wooden umbrellas on the temples, many of which exist to this day.
| Artist / Maker | Northern India, Pahari kingdoms |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1700 |
| Culture / Origin | Northern India, Pahari kingdoms |
| Medium | Gum tempera and ink on paper |
| Dimensions | Page: 19.7 x 16.4 cm (7 3/4 x 6 7/16 in.); Image: 15.3 x 12.6 cm (6 x 4 15/16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
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