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Maharao Ajit Singh on a terrace with son and attendant
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Description
Maharao Ajit Singh (ruled 1770-1773) sits smoking his hookah as he receives a young prince, probably his son and successor Bishan Singh. In 1773 Ajit Singh murdered the Mewar ruler Ari Singh on the hunting field, after which he too soon died.
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Details
- Associated place
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Asia › India › west India › Rajasthan › south Rajasthan › Bundi (place of creation)
- Date
- c. 1770
- Associated people
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Ajit Singh, Maharao of Bundi (ruled 1770 - 1773) (subject)probably Bishan Singh (subject)
- Material and technique
- gouache on paper
- Dimensions
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mount 55.4 x 40.1 cm (height x width)
page 29.5 x 23.1 cm (height x width)
painting without border 24 x 18.1 cm (height x width)
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- No. of items
- 1
- Credit line
- Purchased, 1990.
- Accession no.
- EA1990.1284
Location
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First floor | Room 33 | Mughal India
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First floor | Room 33 | Mughal India
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