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Raja Gulab Singh (1792–1857) of Jammu and Kashmir
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Maharaja Gulab Singh of the Hindu Dogra dynasty founded the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir in 1846. In this equestrian portrait, the umbrella is a sign of royalty, the sword and shield indicate his status as a warrior, and the hookah projects an image of noble refinement.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineRaja Gulab Singh (1792–1857) of Jammu and Kashmir, c. 1830–40. Northern India, Pahari kingdoms. Gum tempera, gold, and silver on paper; overall: 19.8 x 13.8 cm (7 13/16 x 5 7/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of J. H. Wade, 1925.1338
