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Raja Gulab Singh (1792–1857) of Jammu and Kashmir
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Raja Gulab Singh of the Dogra dynasty projects royal power by smoking a hookah carried alongside his horse. His umbrella signifies royalty, and the sword and shield indicate his status as a warrior. In 1846, he founded the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, which he succeeded in expanding well into the Himalayas.<br> <br>Previously, he served as a military commander for the Sikhs, a religious group originating in India’s northwestern Punjab region. Though Hindu, this portrait depicts him without any visible indication of his religious affiliation. After the mid-1800s, fewer Pahari kings commissioned painted portraits, since most preferred the new medium of photography.
| Artist / Maker | Northern India, Pahari kingdoms |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1830–40 |
| Culture / Origin | Northern India, Pahari kingdoms |
| Medium | Gum tempera, gold, and silver on paper |
| Dimensions | Overall: 19.8 x 13.8 cm (7 13/16 x 5 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
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