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Nawab Mir Jafar Khan (reigned 1704-1726), between 1760 and 1775. Creator: Unknown
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Nawab Mir Jafar Khan (reigned 1704-1726), between 1760 and 1775. Creator: Unknown
Nawab Mir Jafar Khan (reigned 1704-1726), between 1760 and 1775
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1760s 1770s Bengal Boot Boots Carriage Boot Dagger East India Company Jama Murshidabad Nabob Nawab Nobility Nobleman Opaque Watercolor Gold And Ink On Paper Script Shoe Shoes South East Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asian Terrace Turban Turbans West Bengal Aristocrat Blade Head Dress Hindoostan Watercolour On Paper
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This stunning 18th century portrait captures the regal presence of Nawab Mir Jafar Khan, the powerful ruler of Murshidabad in Bengal, India, between approximately 1760 and 1775. The Nawab, whose full title was Bahadur Syed Mir Jafar Ali Khan, wears the traditional attire of the aristocracy of his time. He is depicted in a full-length portrait, dressed in a richly colored coat and trousers, adorned with intricate embroidery and gold embellishments. The Nawab completes his outfit with a grand headdress, featuring a tall turban and a magnificent jeweled tassel. The portrait also showcases the Nawab's military prowess, as he is depicted holding a blade and wearing a pair of carriage boots with distinctive blade-like heels. This fashion, popular among the aristocracy of the time, was believed to symbolize power and status. The portrait is an opaque watercolor painting, executed with great skill and attention to detail. The use of gold and ink on paper adds a sense of grandeur and elegance to the artwork. The Nawab's piercing gaze and strong posture convey his confidence and authority. This portrait provides a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of India during the colonial period, a time when the East India Company was expanding its influence in the region. The portrait is a testament to the artistic traditions of the time and the enduring legacy of the Nawabs of Bengal.
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