Rajas Collection

The raja whose guest asked him for 500 dinars daily, c. 1585 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874233 The raja whose guest asked him for 500 dinars daily, c.1585 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (16th century); 13.2 x13.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A portrait of Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra and his son Aniruda Chand, Kangra, Punjab Hills
3930751 A portrait of Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra and his son Aniruda Chand, Kangra, Punjab Hills, North India (opaque pigments heightened with gold on paper) by Indian School

Raja Drupada Begs Shiva to Grant him a Boon, 1616 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874311 Raja Drupada Begs Shiva to Grant him a Boon, 1616 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 35.72 x20.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A raja entertained by dancers and musicians, c. 1780 (opaque w / c on paper)
873999 A raja entertained by dancers and musicians, c.1780 (opaque w/c on paper) by Chajju (fl.c.1780) (attr. to); 23.1 x29.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Portrait of Maharaja Ishwari Sen of Mandi, 1855 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874378 Portrait of Maharaja Ishwari Sen of Mandi, 1855 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Ali Khan, Ghulam (fl.1815); 10.9 x7.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Ishwari Sen (1784-1826)

Rama and Sita Enthroned, c. 1750 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874003 Rama and Sita Enthroned, c.1750 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 20.5 x29.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Rao Tuljaji in Procession, c. 1775 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874063 Rao Tuljaji in Procession, c.1775 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 67.31 x95.01 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A raja riding an elephant, c. 1690 (opaque w / c on paper)
874472 A raja riding an elephant, c.1690 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 27.2 x31.6 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Nawab Mir Alam Bahadur and Raja Chandu Lal Bahadur, c
874440 Nawab Mir Alam Bahadur and Raja Chandu Lal Bahadur, c.1800 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 30.9 x22.1 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A Jaipur raja dressed for worship in durbar, c. 1845 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874523 A Jaipur raja dressed for worship in durbar, c.1845 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 28 x38 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

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Explore the regal splendor of Rajas, the noble rulers of India's rich history. From Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra and his son Aniruda, whose hospitality demanded a daily fee of 500 dinars in 1585, to Raja Drupada's humble plea for a boon before Lord Shiva in 1616. Witness the grandeur of Raja Rama and Sita's enthronement in the 18th century, or the vibrant entertainment provided by a raja surrounded by dancers and musicians in the late 18th century. Marvel at the majesty of Maharaja Ishwari Sen of Mandi in 1855, or the solemn procession of Rao Tuljaji in the mid-18th century. Lastly, observe a Jaipur raja in his durbar attire from the mid-19th century. Each artwork tells a unique story of these powerful monarchs, their courts, and their devotion, captured in intricate opaque watercolor and gold on paper.