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The Begum of Bhopal and the Maharajah of Puttiala, 1876. Creator: Unknown
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The Begum of Bhopal and the Maharajah of Puttiala, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Begum of Bhopal and the Maharajah of Puttiala, 1876. Engraving from a photograph by Shepherd and Bourne. The reigning family of Bhopal is Mohammedan and of Affghan race, with the title of Nawab; but during the last half century the widow of a Nawab has more than once been permitted to succeed, and the inheritance of the last Nawab passed to an infant daughter. The people nominally under her sway are of mixed race, but chiefly Hindoo, and their number exceeds half a million...Mohender Singh, the Maharajah of Puttiala, G.C.S.I. the wearer of a splendid jewelled head-dress...[is] sitting beside the Begum...The province ruled by this important Sikh chieftain, subject to a British protectorate, is in the Sirhind region, to the south of the river Sutlej, a thousand miles from Calcutta...[The Maharajah is] noted for courtesy and liberality, and for his friendliness to the English in India'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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In this photograph from 1876, we find the enigmatic figure of the Begum of Bhopal, a Muslim ruler of Bhopal State in central India, seated next to Maharajah Mohender Singh of Puttiala. The image, an engraving from a photograph by Shepherd and Bourne, was first published in the esteemed "Illustrated London News." The Begum of Bhopal hails from a Mohammedan dynasty of Afghan descent, a lineage that has seen several widows ascend to the throne. The population under her rule, numbering over half a million, is predominantly Hindu. Despite being a Muslim ruler, the Begum's authority is recognized by the British, who have established a protectorate over her province. Maharajah Mohender Singh, a Sikh chieftain, is the ruler of Puttiala, a province located in the Sirhind region, south of the river Sutlej, and over a thousand miles from Calcutta. He is seen here wearing an impressive jeweled head-dress, a symbol of his status and wealth. The Maharajah of Puttiala is renowned for his courtesies, liberality, and his amicable disposition towards the English in India. This photograph, taken during a time when India was under British colonial rule, offers a glimpse into the complex web of relationships that existed between the various princely states and the British Raj. The image, though devoid of a known creator, is a testament to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of India during the late 19th century. It invites us to explore the lives of these powerful figures, their traditions, and the intricate political landscape of the time.
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