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Raja Sansar Chand attacking Kangra Fort — Northern India, Pahari kingdom of Kangra

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Written by: Arda ArslanSpecialist · Miniature Painting
Miniature Painting · Catalogue no. 17134
Northern India, Pahari kingdom of Kangra

Raja Sansar Chand attacking Kangra Fort

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In 1782, the 17-year-old king of Kangra fought to retake his ancestral kingdom from the Mughals, who had controlled the territory since 1620. He rides a dark brown horse in front of the camel at the far right, blending in among his army and allies. <br><br>The leftmost panel shows the residents of Kangra fleeing the conflict with their belongings on their heads to the safety of the fortress at the far left, from the walls where cannons are being fired. The main temple, built of gray stone, is in the middle of the composition, marked by red flags.

Artist / MakerNorthern India, Pahari kingdom of Kangra
Dateafter 1782
Culture / OriginNorthern India, Pahari kingdom of Kangra
MediumGum tempera, ink, and gold on cotton cloth
Dimensionsoverall with border: 81.3 x 264 cm (32 x 103 15/16 in.); Painting only: 73 x 256.5 cm (28 3/4 x 101 in.)
DepartmentIndian and Southeast Asian Art
TypePainting
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