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Shri Zalim Singh II (1864-1912), Maharaj Rana of Jhalawar c. 1887
Albumen print | 13.4 x 9.7 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2107604
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Photograph of Shri Zalim Singh II, the Maharaj Rana of Jhalawar. He stands in a full length portrait facing the viewer wearing a Sherwani, with his left arm resting on the side of a small table that stands to his left and on which is placed a book. His right hand is placed on the handle of a sword. He wears a head covering from which pearls hang. The Shri Zalim Singh II was proclaimed Maharaj Rana at the age of 12 in 1876 but was deposed in 1896. He finally settled in Benares where he married for a second time, Gohilji Rani Sahiba in 1886. He died in Benares in 1912.
Provenance
From an album of photographs presented to Queen Victoria by Dr John William Tyler, 15th January 1887
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
13.4 x 9.7 cm (image) (image)
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Alternative title(s)
H.H. The Maharajah of Jhallawar [Indian Chiefs, 1887: 01/0162]