A King’s beloved Chanchal, Bajana state
A King’s beloved Chanchal, Bajana state Gelatin silver print on studio mount 20.25 x 16.5 in. (51.4 x 42 cm.) Photographer: Joshi Studio, Rajkot, c. 1920
A King’s beloved Chanchal, Bajana state
A King’s beloved Chanchal, Bajana state Gelatin silver print on studio mount 20.25 x 16.5 in. (51.4 x 42 cm.) Photographer: Joshi Studio, Rajkot, c. 1920
A King’s beloved Chanchal, Bajana state
A King’s beloved Chanchal, Bajana state Gelatin silver print on studio mount 20.25 x 16.5 in. (51.4 x 42 cm.) Photographer: Joshi Studio, Rajkot, c. 1920
A King’s beloved Chanchal, Bajana state
A King’s beloved Chanchal, Bajana state Gelatin silver print on studio mount 20.25 x 16.5 in. (51.4 x 42 cm.) Photographer: Joshi Studio, Rajkot, c. 1920
A King’s beloved Chanchal, Bajana state
A King’s beloved Chanchal, Bajana state Gelatin silver print on studio mount 20.25 x 16.5 in. (51.4 x 42 cm.) Photographer: Joshi Studio, Rajkot, c. 1920
Sir Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja
Sir Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja (1895 – 1966) The Maharaja Jam Saheb of Nawanagar from 1933 to 1947, he succeeded his uncle, the famed cricketer Ranjitsinhji and was the chancellor of the chamber of Princes (1933-44). In this photograph he wears a necklace and collar set with outstanding rectangular Columbian emeralds. It was made by Cartier for his adoptive father. […]
Taley Mohammed Khan Bahadur
Taley Mohammed Khan Bahadur (1883, r. 1918 – 1957) He was the Nawab of Palanpur and got educated privately at Palanpur, Bombay, and the Imperial Cadet Corps – Dehradun. He was honoured with a silver medal at Delhi durbar 1903 and 1911. His second wife was an Australian born lady Nee Joan Falkiner. She became Begum Jahanara and adopted […]
Sir Lakhdhiraj Waghji Saheb
Sir Lakhdhiraj Waghji Saheb (1876 – 1957) Maharaja of Morbi state between 1922 and 1957. He was educated in England and India and succeeded the throne on the death of his father. He was known for welfare work in his state, which included building infrastructure services, undertaking industrial development and expanding the rail network. Later in 1953 he signed this […]
Sir Mohammed Jalaluddin
Sir Mohammed Jalaluddin (1889 – 1936) He was the 9th Nawab of Radhanpur from 1910 to 1936. An expert sportsman, polo player and rider, he received a Delhi durbar medal in 1911 and silver jubilee medal in 1935. K. L. Saiyed, was official photographer of the neighbouring state. Gelatin silver print, mounted 11 x 9.5 in. (28 x […]
Maharana Bhupal Singh by A R Dutt
Maharana Bhupal Singh (1884, r. 1930 – 1955) This is a beautifully executed portrait of Maharana by A. R. Dutt. A similar painted portrait can be found in collection of Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, Udaipur – painted by Punjab painter S. G. Thakarsing. There he created a fictional background with decorated pillars, windows and a beautiful landscape of Rajasthan. […]