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Maharaja Collection (#3)

"Unveiling the Majestic Maharajas: A Glimpse into India's Royal Legacy" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the opulent world of the Maharajas

Background imageMaharaja Collection: H H Maharajah of Upaipur

H H Maharajah of Upaipur
His Highness Maharana Dhiraj Sir Fateh Singh Bahadur, G.C.S.I. Maharana of Udaipur (Vydepore) in the robes of the Order of the Star of India. Date: circa 1905

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Kundey Ras, the Guicowar of Goojerat, and his Daughter - from a photograph, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Kundey Ras, the Guicowar of Goojerat, and his Daughter - from a photograph, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Kundey Ras, the Guicowar of Goojerat, and his Daughter - from a photograph, 1857. Kundey Ras [Khanderao II Gaekwad] has a pleasing

Background imageMaharaja Collection: An Indian Prince, Lucknow - Victorian period

An Indian Prince, Lucknow - Victorian period

Background imageMaharaja Collection: India - HH Maharaja of Gwalior early 1900s

India - HH Maharaja of Gwalior early 1900s

Background imageMaharaja Collection: India - Palace of HH Maharaja of Jeypore early 1900s

India - Palace of HH Maharaja of Jeypore early 1900s

Background imageMaharaja Collection: India - The Great Durbar hall - Palace of HH Maharaja

India - The Great Durbar hall - Palace of HH Maharaja of Gwalior early 1900s

Background imageMaharaja Collection: India - HH Maharaja of Tagore in Durbar Costume early 1900s

India - HH Maharaja of Tagore in Durbar Costume early 1900s

Background imageMaharaja Collection: India - Srinagar - Lady Curzon and HH Maharaja of Cashmere

India - Srinagar - Lady Curzon and HH Maharaja of Cashmere early 1900s

Background imageMaharaja Collection: India - Lady Curzon in the State Barge of HH Maharaja

India - Lady Curzon in the State Barge of HH Maharaja of Cashmere early 1900s

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Maharajah of Nabha

Maharajah of Nabha
Portrait of Maharaja Ripudaman Singh (4 March 1883 ?? 12 December 1942). Later known as Sardar Gurcharan Singh, was the Maharaja of Nabha from 1911 to 1928, when he was deposed by the British

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Maharajah of Jodhpur

Maharajah of Jodhpur
Maharaja Sir Sumer Singh (14 January 1898 ?? 3 October 1918) seen here on horseback in traditional Indian clothing. He was Maharaja of Jodhpur from 20 March 1911 to 3 October 1918

Background imageMaharaja Collection: H. H. The Maharajah of Rajpipla with Miss Ella Atherton

H. H. The Maharajah of Rajpipla with Miss Ella Atherton
Sir Vijaysinhji, Maharajah of Rajpipla (1890-1951) was the last ruler of the kingdom of Rajpipla. Here he is pictured with Miss Ella Atherton at the Deauville Grand Prix. Date: 1939

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar III, Raja of Mysore

Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar III, Raja of Mysore (1794-1868)

Background imageMaharaja Collection: The Hippopotamus Hunt (coloured engraving)

The Hippopotamus Hunt (coloured engraving)
979209 The Hippopotamus Hunt (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hippopotamus Hunt.); © Look and Learn

Background imageMaharaja Collection: DDE-90024545

DDE-90024545
India, Ranthambore. Gray Langur monkey of Ranthambore. Date: 05/02/2009

Background imageMaharaja Collection: DDE-90024279

DDE-90024279
Rear view of Umaid Bhawan Palace hotel, Jodjpur, India. Date: 11/11/2005

Background imageMaharaja Collection: DDE-90024253

DDE-90024253
The Jantar Mantar, a collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built by Maharaja Jai Singh II at Jaipur between 1727 and 1734

Background imageMaharaja Collection: An Indian Prince at Home; The Palace and Grounds of the Maharajah of Dharbhanga, K. C. I. E

An Indian Prince at Home; The Palace and Grounds of the Maharajah of Dharbhanga, K. C. I. E. In the P Creator: Unknown
An Indian Prince at Home; The Palace and Grounds of the Maharajah of Dharbhanga, K.C.I.E.In the Patna Division of Behar; The Maharajah, 1888. From, The Graphic

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Reception by a Maharajah, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Reception by a Maharajah, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Reception by a Maharajah, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Portrait of the Maharajah of Dholepore, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Portrait of the Maharajah of Dholepore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Portrait of the Maharajah of Dholepore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageMaharaja Collection: The Maharajah of Rewah and Court, c1891. Creator: James Grant

The Maharajah of Rewah and Court, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Maharajah of Rewah and Court, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageMaharaja Collection: The Maharajah of Oodeypore and the British Resident, c1891. Creator: James Grant

The Maharajah of Oodeypore and the British Resident, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Maharajah of Oodeypore and the British Resident, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageMaharaja Collection: The Court of the Guicowar of Baroda, c1891. Creator: James Grant

The Court of the Guicowar of Baroda, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Court of the Guicowar of Baroda, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Pictures of the Year- IX, 'His Highness the Rao of Cutch, G. C. I. E. ', 1888. Creator: Unknown

Pictures of the Year- IX, "His Highness the Rao of Cutch, G. C. I. E. ", 1888. Creator: Unknown
Pictures of the Year- IX, " His Highness the Rao of Cutch, G.C.I.E.", 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Edward VII receiving Maharajahs and Dignitaries Prior to his Coronation

Edward VII receiving Maharajahs and Dignitaries Prior to his Coronation
BAL11990 Edward VII receiving Maharajahs and Dignitaries Prior to his Coronation by Harris, Albert E. (fl.1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Maharao Guman Singh Riding an Elephant in Procession, dated 1770 (samvat 1827)

Maharao Guman Singh Riding an Elephant in Procession, dated 1770 (samvat 1827)

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Tilkayat Dauji II Maharaj with a Visitor, c. 1825. Creator: Unknown

Tilkayat Dauji II Maharaj with a Visitor, c. 1825. Creator: Unknown
Tilkayat Dauji II Maharaj with a Visitor, c. 1825

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Rolls-Royce Phantom II, previously owned by the Maharajah of Jaipur, 1931

Rolls-Royce Phantom II, previously owned by the Maharajah of Jaipur, 1931

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Maharaja Gulab Singh on Lake Wular in Kashmir, c. 1840 (gouache and gold paint on paper)

Maharaja Gulab Singh on Lake Wular in Kashmir, c. 1840 (gouache and gold paint on paper)
1196953 Maharaja Gulab Singh on Lake Wular in Kashmir, c.1840 (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 26.2x37 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Tibetan and Kashmiri costumes, 19th Century (coloured engraving)

Tibetan and Kashmiri costumes, 19th Century (coloured engraving)
968822 Tibetan and Kashmiri costumes, 19th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tibetan and Kashmiri costumes, 19th Century)

Background imageMaharaja Collection: The raja whose guest asked him for 500 dinars daily, c. 1585 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)

The raja whose guest asked him for 500 dinars daily, c. 1585 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874233 The raja whose guest asked him for 500 dinars daily, c.1585 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (16th century); 13.2 x13.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageMaharaja Collection: c. 1890s India - palace of the Maharajah of Bangalore

c. 1890s India - palace of the Maharajah of Bangalore
c.1890s India - Indian and European dignitaries outside the palace of the Maharajah or Bangalore - captioned. (We also have an uncaptioned version)

Background imageMaharaja Collection: The Return Visit of the Viceroy to the Maharajah of Cashmere, 1863 (chromolitho)

The Return Visit of the Viceroy to the Maharajah of Cashmere, 1863 (chromolitho)
STC108694 The Return Visit of the Viceroy to the Maharajah of Cashmere, 1863 (chromolitho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Ranjit Singh on his golden throne, c. 1830 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)

Ranjit Singh on his golden throne, c. 1830 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
5863251 Ranjit Singh on his golden throne, c.1830 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Mussavir, Yechu (19th century); 39.2x52.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Ranjit Singh on his golden throne, c. 1830 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)

Ranjit Singh on his golden throne, c. 1830 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)
6040527 Ranjit Singh on his golden throne, c.1830 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Mussavir, Yechu (19th century); 39.2x52.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Panjab: Rajah Lal Sing, plate 13 from Recollections of India

Panjab: Rajah Lal Sing, plate 13 from Recollections of India
STC108683 Panjab: Rajah Lal Sing, plate 13 from Recollections of India, engraved by Auguste Francois Laby (1784-1860) 1847 (litho) by Hardinge

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Distinguished Indian Guests at the Coronation, illustration from The Graphic, 28th June 1902 (litho)

Distinguished Indian Guests at the Coronation, illustration from The Graphic, 28th June 1902 (litho)
877417 Distinguished Indian Guests at the Coronation, illustration from The Graphic, 28th June 1902 (litho) by English School

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh greeted by two crowned men, c. 1735 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)

Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh greeted by two crowned men, c. 1735 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874530 Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh greeted by two crowned men, c.1735 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 34.2 x25 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Portrait of a Rajput Ruler, Standing, c. 1770 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)

Portrait of a Rajput Ruler, Standing, c. 1770 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874495 Portrait of a Rajput Ruler, Standing, c.1770 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 20.32 x13.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageMaharaja Collection: A raja entertained by dancers and musicians, c. 1780 (opaque w / c on paper)

A raja entertained by dancers and musicians, c. 1780 (opaque w / c on paper)
873999 A raja entertained by dancers and musicians, c.1780 (opaque w/c on paper) by Chajju (fl.c.1780) (attr. to); 23.1 x29.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Maharajah Sir Pertab Singh, Colonel of the Jodhpur Lancers (colour litho)

Maharajah Sir Pertab Singh, Colonel of the Jodhpur Lancers (colour litho)
702002 Maharajah Sir Pertab Singh, Colonel of the Jodhpur Lancers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Lieutenant-General Maharaja Sri Sir Pratap Singh Sahib Bahadur of Idar)

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Bhagvat Singh, Maharaja of Gondal, Indian ruler

Bhagvat Singh, Maharaja of Gondal, Indian ruler
Bhagvat Singh (Bhagvatsingh Sahib, 1865-1944), Maharaja of Gondal, Indian ruler, First World War. Date: circa 1913-1914

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Maharajah of Gwalior, Indian ruler

Maharajah of Gwalior, Indian ruler
Madho Rao Scindia (1876-1925), 5th Maharaja Scindia of Gwalior, First World War. Date: circa 1913-1914

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Maharajah of Bikanir (Bikaner), Indian ruler

Maharajah of Bikanir (Bikaner), Indian ruler
Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh (1880-1943), Reformist ruler of Bikaner in present-day Rajasthan, India, First World War. Date: circa 1913-1914

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Maharaja of Alwar, c. 1860s (b / w photo)

Maharaja of Alwar, c. 1860s (b / w photo)
498662 Maharaja of Alwar, c. 1860s (b/w photo) by British Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probably Sheodan Singh (1845-1874)

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Maharaja Jashwant Singh of Bharatpur, c. 1870s (b / w photo)

Maharaja Jashwant Singh of Bharatpur, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
498602 Maharaja Jashwant Singh of Bharatpur, c.1870s (b/w photo) by British Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII, Nizam of Hyderabad (colour photo)

Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII, Nizam of Hyderabad (colour photo)
3104415 Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII, Nizam of Hyderabad (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII, (1886-1967)

Background imageMaharaja Collection: Maharaja Bhowsingii of Bhavnagar

Maharaja Bhowsingii of Bhavnagar (Bhavsinhji II, 1875-1919). 1899




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"Unveiling the Majestic Maharajas: A Glimpse into India's Royal Legacy" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the opulent world of the Maharajas, where grandeur and power reigned supreme. From the illustrious reigns of The Maharajah of Mysore during WW1 to Lord Curzon's colonialism era, these influential figures shaped India's history. One such iconic ruler was Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala, whose flamboyant lifestyle matched his immense wealth. His name became synonymous with luxury and extravagance, leaving a lasting impression on Indian society. Similarly, Shahu, the Maharaja of Kolhapur, ruled with benevolence and progressive ideals. He championed social reforms that uplifted his people while preserving their rich cultural heritage. Delving deeper into history reveals the resplendent interiors of Delhi's Mughal kings' palace hall—a testament to their architectural prowess and refined taste. These majestic halls witnessed countless royal gatherings and celebrations throughout centuries past. The Prince of Wales' visit to India in 1921 brought together two great personalities—the future King Edward VIII alongside the charismatic Maharajah of Gwalior. Their encounter symbolized a harmonious blend between British royalty and Indian nobility during an era marked by political changes. Ranjit Singh, known as the Lion of Punjab, left an indelible mark on Indian history through his valiant leadership as the Sikh Empire's founder. Portrayed in pencil, gouache & watercolor on paper artwork dating back to his time; it captures both his regal demeanor and military prowess. Sayajirao Gaekwad III stands tall among other rulers for transforming Baroda into a modern city ahead of its time. His visionary approach laid foundations for education institutions like MS University—nurturing intellect amidst splendorous palaces.