Maharana Bhupal Singh
Maharana Bhupal Singh (1884, r. 1930 – 1955) The Maharana of Udaipur in the early decades of 20th century, he played an active role in the affairs of the state. He was photographed in several studios on his visits to Delhi. Here he is wearing his trademark velvet embroidered jacket over a satin halfcoat, that is generally worn on-the-spot […]
R. B. Dayhabhai H. Nanavati
R. B. Dayhabhai H. Nanavati (1846 – 1913) Albumen print on studio mount 5.75 x 4 in. (14.6 x 10.2 cm.) Photographer: Bourne & Shepherd, c. 1913
Raja Sir Mohammad Ejaz Rasul Khan
Raja Sir Mohammad Ejaz Rasul Khan (1886 – 1946) The taluqdar of Jehangirabad in Bara Banki district, he was made the hereditary raja in 1897. He was an outstanding figure in the aristocracy in the Province of Oudh and universally respected for his eminent qualities. Gelatin silver print, mounted 30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 56 cm.) […]
Sir Nahar Singhji
Sir Nahar Singhji (1855 – 1932) The Rajadhiraja of Shahpura, he ruled Shahpura of Sisodia dynasty between 1870 to 1932. He was adopted by the widows of Raja Jagar Singhji and installed on the throne on the same day. Here he is posing with simple mewari headgear. Gelatin silver print, mounted 8 x 5.75 in. (20.3 x 14.6 […]
Shri Balkrishnalalji Maharaj
Shri Balkrishnalalji Maharaj (1868 – 1917) The Eleventh Tilkayat of Kankroli, he was a very strong personality and had a fine taste in the arts. He is attributed to have collected many paintings and photographs of aesthetic and historical importance as well as did a lot of philanthropic activities during his reign. Gelatin silver print 7.5 x 5.25 in. […]
Tilkayat Govardhanlalji
Tilkayat Govardhanlalji (1862 – 1934) The head priest of the Haveli of Shrinathji, Nathdwara. He was the direct descendent of Vallabha, the godfather of the religious community known as Pushtimarg. He conducted numerous religious ceremonies or poojas post succeeding his father in 1877. Gelatin silver print, mounted 7.5 x 5.5 in. (19 x 14 cm.) Photographer: Laxmilal Jagganath […]
Rao Bahadur Narayan Trimbak Vaidya
Rao Bahadur Narayan Trimbak Vaidya (b. 1856) After graduation, he entered government service, where he became the superintendent of the Secretariat Press. He received the titles of Rao Saheb, Rao Bahadur, and Justice of Peace for the island of Bombay and soon became one of Bombay’s most popular Hindus. This photograph was taken in Poona and used as a reference […]
Maharaja Natwarsinhji Fatehsinhji
Maharaja Natwarsinhji Fatehsinhji and Maharani Kusum Kunwarba of Chhota Udepur Gelatine silver print, mounted 14.5 x 11.5 in. (36.8 x 29.2 cm.) Photographer: Wilson Studio, Bombay, c. 1930
Yuvraj Vijayaraji Khengarji
Yuvraj Vijayaraji Khengarji (1885 – 1948) As Yuvraj, he worked closely with his father Rao Khengarji III and was often left to administer the state during his father’s frequent journeys abroad. On the death of his father he became the Maharao of Kutch, in 1942 and ruled until his death. Platinum print on studio mount 11.25 x 8.25 […]
Maharao Sir Khengarji III
Maharao Sir Khengarji III (1866 – 1942) The Maharao of Kutch, he ruled between 1875 to 1942. He was progressive and one of the longest ruling monarch of the world and longest ruling king of the princely state of Kutch. Platinum print on studio mount 9 x 7.25 in. (23 x 18.5 cm.) Photographer: Vandyk Studio, London, […]