Maharaja

Maharaja
Author: Anna M. F. Jackson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2009
Genre: Art, Indic
ISBN: 9781851776474

The word 'maharaja' - literally 'great king' - conjures up a vision of splendour and magnificence. This book examines the real and perceived worlds of the maharaja from the early eighteenth century to 1947, when the Indian Princes ceded their territories into the modern states of India and Pakistan.

At the Court of the Maharaja: A Story of Love and Adventure

At the Court of the Maharaja: A Story of Love and Adventure
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: Palala Press
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2018-02-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781378572665

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At the Court of the Maharaj

At the Court of the Maharaj
Author: Louis Tracy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2008-06-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781436782906

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

The Camel Merchant of Philadelphia

The Camel Merchant of Philadelphia
Author: Sarbpreet Singh
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2023-06-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 935708133X

In 1801 the young scion of a petty fiefdom in the Punjab was invested with the title of Maharaja of Punjab. The young man whose name was Ranjit Singh went on to carve out a kingdom for himself that stretched from the borders of Afghanistan in the west to the boundaries of the British Raj in the east. It included the lush hills and valleys of Kashmir the barren mountains of Ladakh and the fertile plains of his native Punjab. The British valued him as an ally who would keep their western frontier safe and while they coveted his kingdom they did not dare to engage in military adventures in Punjab during his lifetime. The Camel Merchant of Philadelphia is an examination of Ranjit Singh and his times that focuses on a wide array of characters that populated his court. All these stories combine to present a nuanced and complex image of Maharaja Ranjit Singh through his interactions with these characters. The work humanises Maharaja Ranjit Singh and presents him as the brilliant man he clearly was without attempting to gloss over his flaws and foibles.

Maharaja

Maharaja
Author: Deepika Ahlawat
Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2009-10
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Published to accompany the exhibition Maharaja held at the V&A, 10th Oct. 2009-17th Jan. 2010.

Maharaja

Maharaja
Author: Anna Jackson And Amin Jaffer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2009
Genre: Art, Indic
ISBN: 9788174367280

The word maharaja literally great king conjures up a vision of splendour and magnificence. This lavishly illustrated book examines the real and perceived worlds of the maharaja, from the early eighteenth century to 1947, when the Indian princes ceded their territories into the modern states of India and Pakistan. Jackson and Jaffer explore the spectacular material culture of India s rulers, showcasing rich and varied objects that reflect different aspects of royal life. Indian and Western works from a wide range of media, including paintings, photographs, textiles and dress, jewellery, jewelled objects, metalwork and furniture, are considered within the broader historical context , giving readers an understanding of royal status and identity, court culture and patronage, while attractive feature spreads highlight particular maharajas. Essays by leading international scholars explore Indian concepts of kingship, the public aspects of princely life, architecture of the princely court, palace life and recreation, and the important role of the princes as patrons of traditional arts.