Splendours of Rajasthan

Seen here is a miniature painting depicting Raja Bhim Singh, who was the Maharaja of Marwar Kingdom (ruled 1793 – 1803). He is depicted seated on horse back with two attendants marching in front of the horse, Deogadh, circa 1794.

Seen here is an illustration depicting a theme from Bhagavata Purana. The illustration is showing Krishna killing the snake Kaliya and releasing people and cows, from Malwa dated to early 18th century.

Seen here is a miniature depicting a multi-armed Goddess Durga on tiger's back shooting towards the horned demon Shumbha in two-horse driven chariot who is also shooting arrows. In the second  register multi-armed Goddess Durga riding on tiger and in front of her a horned demon Nishumbha standing with spear in two-horse driven chariot, from Jaipur, dated to 19^th century.     

Seen here is a miniature painting showing a noble lady seated on a yellow carpet, on a terrace holding and playing a stringed musical instrument, she wears interesting headgear and  mahawar on her dainty feet painted in Uniara style and dated to 17^th century.

Seen here is a painting depicting a Raja standing beside a horse, standing alone and then on horse back in the fort. The same Raja has been shown outside the fort at five places giving a sense of movement. Hindi inscriptions at places on the painting. This painting is from Jaipur and dated to 19th century. 

Seen here is a miniature painting to represent a scene of the worship of Sri Nathji in four panels attended by ladies, men and cows. This painting is from Nathdwara dated to 18th century.  

Seen here is a miniature painting with Lord Krishna and Radha on a swing, six gopis or cowherd maidens playing music, a depiction of Raga Hindola. This miniature is from  Kishangarh, and dated to circa 1800.

Baz Bahadur Khan was the last Sultan of Malwa Sultanate, who reigned from 1555 to 1562.  He is known for his romantic liaison with Roopmati.  This painting depicts Rani Roopmati and Baz Bahadur on horseback hunting and followers standing at a distance under a tree, witnessing the scene. Floral design on all sides of the painting dated to 19th century.

 Prithviraj Chauhan was a great Rajput emperor (ruled c. 1178–1192 CE).  He controlled much of the present-day Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi; and some parts of Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. His capital was Ajmer. The love between Prithviraj and Samyukta is one of India's most popular medieval romances, this painting depicts Prithviraj and Samyukta on a horse,  19^th century. 

A scene from the epic Ramayana; Lord Rama going to the forest with wife Sita and brother Lakshmana,  trees, mountains and birds seen in the background. This painting is dated to 19th century.

Thakur Sri Jagath Singhji or Raja Jagat Singh of Nurpur (reigned 1618-46)  with his two attendants, holding a sword in his right hand. One attendant holds a chowrie or fly-whisk and another holds a long staff. This miniature is from Jodhpur and dated to 20^th century.

Lord Krishna playing the flute, seen here with two cows on his right and a gopi or cowherd maiden on the left. The cows seem mesmerised with the music. This miniature is from Mewar and dated to circa 1640.

Raja Bakhtawar Singh who ruled Alwar 1791–1815 is seen sitting on a chair and listening to music, an attendant standing behind him. One minister, one priest sitting on a carpet and two musicians playing music. A grand palace among trees is seen in the backdrop. This miniature is from Jaipur and dated to circa 1825.