Zalim Sen of Mandi (1826-39) seated with his nephew Balbir Sen (1839-51)
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Zalim Sen (ruled 1826-39) of Mandi (Punjab Hills) seated with his nephew, Balbir Sen (ruled 1839-51). Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Balbir Sen rajah i Mandi’; in English: ‘The Mundee Rajah and son.’ Note: The English inscription is clearly incorrect. The painting must depict Balbir Sen (t...
Add.Or.1347-1396 50 drawings bound into a volume; 31 depicting people of the Punjab and neighbouring areas, 11 depicting infantry and cavalry of the P ...
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Add.Or.1347-1396 50 drawings bound into a volume; 31 depicting people of the Punjab and neighbouring areas, 11 depicting infantry and cavalry of the Punjab and its environs and 8 depicting rulers of the Punjab and their ministers as well as princes of the Punjab Hill states. By an Indian artis...
Ranbir Chand and Pramod Chand, grandsons of Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra
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Rambir Chand (?-1847) and Pramod Chand (1815-51), grandsons of Raja Sansar Chand (ruled 1775-1823) of Kangra (Punjab Hills), seated together. Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Aulad i rajah Sansar Chand’ (Descendants of Raja Sansar Chand); in English: ‘Sons of Raja Sunsur Chund with the Goitres...
A poor Akali mounted on horseback. Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Nihang i muflis’ (Poor Crocodile); in English: ‘Nahung or Akhalee (or ‘Immortal’).’
Two Afghans from Maler Kotla (Punjab States). Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Afghanan i Maler Kotlah’; in English: ‘Afghans of Mulair Kotela (Ambala).’
Punjabi priest, holding a manuscript, seated with a woman. Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Pandit i Panjab’; in English: ‘A Priest of the Punjaub. Lady at Confessional.’