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Maharaja Fateh Singh of Jodhpur
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The painting features a portrait of a ruler, identified by the inscription as “Maharaja Fateh Singh of Jodhpur”. However, there is no record of such a ruler for the Jodphur State, also known as the Marwar Kingdom. Due to the distinct facial hair, the figure here may represent, instead, Maharaja Ram Singh of Marwar (r. 1730-1772). He wears a red robe (jama) decorated with gold paisleys and a green waist sash (patka). To signify his royal status, he wears a turban with ornamental decoration, including a bejeweled turban pin (sarpech). Peeking from his side is the jewel-encrusted hilt of his punch-dagger (katar). He holds onto a sword by its pommel. The maharaja is also adorned with jewelry – such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and an earring. Rajput Style, Marwar School.
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Gift of John Kenneth Galbraith
Title: Maharaja Fateh Singh of Jodhpur
Description:
The painting features a portrait of a ruler, identified by the inscription as “Maharaja Fateh Singh of Jodhpur”.
However, there is no record of such a ruler for the Jodphur State, also known as the Marwar Kingdom.
Due to the distinct facial hair, the figure here may represent, instead, Maharaja Ram Singh of Marwar (r.
1730-1772).
He wears a red robe (jama) decorated with gold paisleys and a green waist sash (patka).
To signify his royal status, he wears a turban with ornamental decoration, including a bejeweled turban pin (sarpech).
Peeking from his side is the jewel-encrusted hilt of his punch-dagger (katar).
He holds onto a sword by its pommel.
The maharaja is also adorned with jewelry – such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and an earring.
Rajput Style, Marwar School.
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