Portrait of a body guard of Ranjit Singh with matchlock, and bow and arrows, mounted on a richly caparisoned horse
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Portrait of a body-guard of Ranjit Singh with a matchlock, and bow and arrows, mounted on a richly caparisoned horse. Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Taswir i sawar i Ranjit Singh bahadur’ (Picture of a horseman of Ranjit Singh); in English: ‘Runjeet Singh (1814).’
A poor Akali mounted on horseback. Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Nihang i muflis’ (Poor Crocodile); in English: ‘Nahung or Akhalee (or ‘Immortal’).’
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.’
Portrait of Nau Nihal Singh seated feeding a pet bulbul; an attendant stands behind him. Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Kunwar Nau Nihal Singh’; in English: ‘Konwur or Prince Nao Nihal Singh killed at the Gateway during a Suttee.’ Note: Nau Nihal Singh (1821-40) was the son of Kharak Singh ...
Kharak Singh seated with Chet Singh standing before him. Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Maharajah Kharak Singh. Chait Singh’; in English: ‘Maha Raja Kurruk Singh son and Successor of Runjeet Singh. Poisoned. Cheit Singh his attendant murdered in the presence of his master.’ Note: Kharak ...
Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1799-1839) with Dhian Singh (1796-1843)
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Ranjit Singh seated with Dhian Singh standing before him. Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Rajah Dhiyan Singh. Maharajah Ranjit Singh’; in English: ‘Maharaja Runjeet Singh’;’ his Rajpoot Minister Rajah Dhian Singh/murdered/-’ Note: Ranjit Singh (1780-June 1839) was Maharaja of the Punjab fro...