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Nawab of Jowrah and his nephews, India 1860s. Date: 1860s
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Nawab of Jowrah and his nephews, India 1860s. Date: 1860s
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This evocative photograph captures the Nawab of Jowrah, Wazir Ali Khan, and his nephews in the mid-1860s, during the British Raj in India. The Nawab, dressed in traditional Indian attire, sits regally on a raised platform, his turban adorned with precious stones and pearls. His nephews, dressed in similar clothing, stand respectfully to his side, their young faces expressing a mix of curiosity and reverence. The Nawab of Jowrah ruled the princely state of Jowrah in present-day Bihar, India, and was a vassal of the British East India Company. The region was rich in natural resources, including fertile land, coal, and iron ore, making it a valuable possession for the British. Despite the political instability and the encroachment of British influence, the Nawab maintained a strong sense of pride and tradition. He was known for his generosity and patronage of the arts, and his court was renowned for its grandeur and opulence. This photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of the Indian nobility during the British Raj, a time of great change and upheaval. The Nawab and his nephews, with their traditional attire and dignified bearing, represent a vanishing world of princely power and privilege. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the complex and often tumultuous relationship between the British and the Indian rulers during this period of history.
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