Sir Sultan Mohammed Shah, Aga Khan III
Sir Sultan Mohammed Shah, Aga Khan III (1877 – 1957) He was one of the founders and the first president of the All India Muslim League. His goal was the advancement of Muslim agendas and protection of Muslim rights in India. He called on the British to consider Muslim to be a separate nation within […]
H. H. Sir Nipendra Narayan Bhup
H. H. Sir Nipendra Narayan Bhup (1863 – 1911) On the death of his father he was crowned as king when he was 10 months old. Reigned under a council of regency until he came of age and was given with full ruling power by the British. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd., […]
Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad Vanity Fair
Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad (1863 – 1939) Maharaja of Baroda, Notably remembered for reforming his state during his rule. Educational, judicial, agricultural and social reforms were improved including encouragement of fine arts. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd., after a painting by M. R. (anonymous) Size: 15 x 10.25 in. (38.1 x 26 cms.) […]
Shri Balkrishnalalji Maharaj
Shri Balkrishnalalji Maharaj (1868-1917) Eleventh Tilakayat of Kankroli by Nathdwara artist circa 1900 Oil on canvas 30 x 24.2 in. (76 x 61.5 cm.) Miniature painters used cloth as a medium to paint and used intricate patterns and ornate designs in their paintings. However, the popular taste that was commanded by Ravi Varma influenced many artists to paint […]
H. H. Maharaja Rajinder Singh
H. H. Maharaja Rajinder Singh (1872 – 1900) Maharaja of Patiala. He was the first Indian to own a car in 1892. He was known for playing polo, cricket, field hockey and billiards. He died following a riding accident. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd., after a painting by M. R. (anonymous) Size: […]
Sir Mancherjee Marwanjee Bhavnagaree
Sir Mancherjee Marwanjee Bhavnagaree (1851 – 1933) British conservative party politician of Parsi heritage was born in Bombay. He was the second Indian to be British MP and was a supporter of the British rule in India. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd., after a painting by Sir Leslie Ward (1851 – 1922) […]
Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar, Ranjitsinhji
Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar, Ranjitsinhji (1872 – 1933) Ruler of Nawanagar state in Kathiawar and a noted test cricketer. Played for the English cricket team. The cricket tournament, Ranji Trophy, named in his honour started in 1935. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd., after a painting by Sir Leslie Ward (1851 – […]
Maharaja Sir Pratap Singh
Maharaja Sir Pratap Singh (1845 – 1922) Served as regent and chief minister of the princely state of Jodhpur. Later became Maharaja of Idar between 1902 and 1911. He was also an accomplished soldier and sportsman. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd., after a painted by Sir Leslie Ward (1851 – 1922) Size: […]
Maharaja Duleep Singh Vanity Fair
Maharaja Duleep Singh (1838 – 1893) The deposed Sikh Maharaja was forced to convert to Christianity and was exiled to England in 1853. There he was given a pension & lived a lavish lifestyle. Later on he sought to learn more about Sikhism & return back to India. The British Government denied his request in […]
Mir Turab Ali Khan, Sir Salar Jung
Mir Turab Ali Khan, Sir Salar Jung (1829 – 1883) He was the Diwan of Hyderabad who was given the title of Sir Salar Jung by the British and was addressed by that name. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd., after a painting by Sir Leslie Ward (1851 – 1922) Size: 15 x […]