Bishop and priest of the Syrian Church. The Bishop wears red, yellow and blue robes and carries a crozier; the priest wears a white dress with red head-cloth and carries a staff. Note: These two figures are almost exact duplicates of two drawings in Mss Eur D152, facing pp.173, 175.
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’).’