Nawab Muhammed Rasul Khanji
Nawab Muhammed Rasul Khanji (1858 – 1911) The Maharaja of Junagadh was an enlightened ruler who expanded educational institutes and built railways and hospitals. He virtually extinguished the historic animosity between the Hindu and Muslim communities. Albumen print, mounted 14 x 10.5 in. (35.6 x 26.7 cm.) Photographer: B. S. Poochee & Sons, c.1890
Sheth Kunalmalji of Bafna with Kesharimalji
Sheth Kunalmalji of Bafna with Kesharimalji Ceremonial inscription with sitters name and date handwritten on the mount with photographer’s name. Gelatin silver print, mounted 5.5 x 4.2 in. (14 x 10.7 cm.) Photographer: Mohanlalji of Udaipur, dated 1894
Second wedding of Sheth Kunalmalji
Second wedding of Sheth Kunalmalji This photograph was clicked in the studio of Mohanlal using a cloth backdrop. Mohanlal was the official photographer at the court of Udaipur, and his brother Shivlal and father Tara were court painters at Mewar. Apart from the groom and his best man, one can see Jamnalalji Kothari on the left and Shobhagmalji Sethia on […]
Sir Raghubir Singh Bahadur
Sir Raghubir Singh Bahadur (1869 – 1927) Extremely rare photo of the Maharaja getting dressed for his wedding in a tent. The groom is wearing traditional Indian attire and head gear known as “sehra”. The tent is decorated royally with a carpet and flowers. Gelatin silver print, mounted 9.5 x 7.25 in. (24.1 x 18.4 cm.) Photographer: Ganpatrao […]
Sir Raghubir Singh Bahadur
Sir Raghubir Singh Bahadur (1869 – 1927) Maharaja of Bundi in Rajputana from 1889 to 1927. He was made night commander in 1894 and night commander of the star in 1897. He is sitting cross legged holding a sword in his hand. Gelatin silver print, mounted 11 x 9.25 in. (28 x 23.5 cm.) Photographer: Ganpatrao A. […]
Maharaja Umedsinhji
Maharaja Umedsinhji (1873 – 1940) of Kota Post completion of his studies, he was invested with complete ruling powers and received honours in the Delhi durbar. Before opening their own studio in 1894, both Herzog and Higgins worked at Raja Deen Dayal and Johnson & Hoffman studios as apprentices. Gelatin silver print on studio mount 10.25 x 8.5 in. […]
Prince Umedsinhji
Prince Umedsinhji (1873 – 1940) of Kota Originally named Udaysinh, he was adopted at a young age by Shatru Sal II – the Maharaja of Kota. Here he is with the principal (1878 -1902) of Mayo College – Cornell William Loch, where he studied. The studio image has a painted backdrop. Gelatin silver print, mounted 11.75 x 9.5 […]
Raghunath Narayen Khote
Raghunath Narayen Khote, Esq. (b. 1821) Born in Poona as a Gond Brahmin with humble origins, but he rose to become an influential man in western India. He was equally sought after by the Indians as well as the Europeans. He was invited to the first Delhi durbar and received a medal in commemoration of the event by the […]
H. H. Maharaval Udai Singh II
H. H. Maharaval Udai Singh II (1839 – 1898) The 31st Maharaja of Dungarpur from 1846 to 1898. He reigned under the regency of his adoptive father up to 1852. He patronized art and literature, beautified Dungarpur and constructed the famous Uday Bilas Palace. Albumen print with name on mount 10.75 x 8.25 in. (27.3 x 21 cm.) […]
Maharaj Gaj Singhji
Maharaj Gaj Singhji He was the adoptive father of H. H. Maharana Fatehsinh (1849-1930) of Mewar. He held the estate of Seorati which is 60 miles to the north-east of Udaipur and comprises of 18 villages. He succeeded his father Dal Singhji and had no children. Albumen print with name on mount 10.75 x 8.5 in. (27.3 […]