HH The Maharaja Duleep Singh, G.C.S.I. 1890. Creator: Unknown

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HH The Maharaja Duleep Singh, G.C.S.I. 1890. Creator: Unknown

HH The Maharaja Duleep Singh, G.C.S.I. 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

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Deposed Duleep Singh Exile Exiled Maharaja Maharajah Punjab Punjabi Sikh Sikhism British Empire Hindoostan

EDITORS COMMENTS
is a striking black and white portrait of the former Maharaja of Punjab, Duleep Singh. The image was published in "The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper," Volume 42, July to December, 1890. The Maharaja, dressed in Western attire, gazes directly at the viewer with a serious expression. He wears the Order of the Star of India, a British colonial honor, signifying his exile and submission to the British Empire. Born in 1838, Duleep Singh was the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire in Punjab, India. In 1849, at the age of 10, he was deposed by the British East India Company and sent into exile in England. He spent the rest of his life in England, converting to Christianity and living a relatively quiet life. The portrait captures the complex history of colonialism and the impact it had on the Maharaja's life. The use of black and white enhances the sense of history and the formal setting of the portrait underscores the Maharaja's status as a former ruler. The image is a poignant reminder of the colonial past and the ways in which it shaped the lives of individuals and communities. The portrait is an engraving, likely created from an original painting, and its provenance is unknown. It provides a glimpse into the past, offering a window into the life of a man who was once a powerful ruler in his own right, but was ultimately subjected to the whims of colonial power. The image is a testament to the enduring power of art to preserve history and tell stories that continue to resonate today.

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