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March of the Army of the Rats - A folio from Chuha-nama

17th century CE

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS)

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS)
Mumbai, India

This is the story of the fight between the rats and a cat. The rats are indiscriminately killed by the cat as they came out to eat. The king of the rats, decides to invade the cat in consultation with other rats.

The painting shows the army of rats on march. The king of rats is mounted on an elephant holding an open curved sword in his hand leading a battalion consisting of cavalry and infantry.
It is an amusing painting done in to the last detail depicting a regal procession.

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  • Title: March of the Army of the Rats - A folio from Chuha-nama
  • Date Created: 17th century CE, 17th century CE
  • Physical Dimensions: 26 x 20.3 cms, 26 x 20.3 cms
  • Region: Deccani, Deccani
  • Accession Number: 55.64, 55.64
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS)

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