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...
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.’
Schoolmaster of the Jullundur Doab (Punjab) seated with two pupils. Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Miyan-ji dodbah i Jalandhar’; in English: ‘School-master in the Julundur Dooaab.’
Man and woman from Kafiristan (Afghanistan); the man has a bow and arrows. Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Mardum i Kafiri’; in English: ‘Inhabitants of Kafristan (in Afghanistan).’