Maharaja Collection

Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala, Indian ruler
Bhupinder Singh (1891-1938), ruling Maharaja of the state of Patiala from 1900 to 1938. He is perhaps the most famous Maharaja of Patiala, best known for his extravagance, and for being a cricketer

An Indian Maharaja, 1913. Artist: AC Lovett
An Indian Maharaja, 1913. From The Gorgeous East by Frank Elias. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1913]

The Maharajah of Mysore, WW1
Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV GCSI, GBE (June 4, 1884 August 3, 1940, Bangalore Palace), also known popularly as Nalwadi Krishna Raja Wadiyar

Maharaja of Patiala / Stamp
MAHARAJA BHUPINDER SINGH (1891 - 1938) Ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Patiala from 1900 to 1938. He served on the General Staff in France, Belgium

Two Sikh Princes of the Punjab, 20th July 1918 (b / w photo)
PNP314563 Two Sikh Princes of the Punjab, 20th July 1918 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colonialism / Lord Curzon
GEORGE NATHANIEL, MARQUESS Lord Curzon of Kedleston with the Maharaja of Rewa and Captain Wigram " in the jungle with his bag of tigers"

Sayajirao III Gaekwad, Maharaja of Baroda
Sayajirao III Gaekwad (Shrimant Gopalrao Gaekwad) (1863-1939) The Maharaja of Baroda from 1875 to 1939, and a notable reformer

The Prince of Wales with the Maharajah of Gwalior during his Indian tour, 1921. The future King Edward VIII and his host ride in the howdah of a decorated elephant

Maharaja of Cooch Behar, Vanity Fair
SHRI SIR NRIPENDRA NARAYAN, Maharaja of Cooch Behar (1862-1911) seen here in the dismounted review order uniform of a British officer of the 6th (Prince of Wales s) Bengal Cavalry

Ranjit Singh (1780-1839) Maharajah of the Punjab (pencil, gouache & w / c on paper)
NAM195161 Ranjit Singh (1780-1839) Maharajah of the Punjab (pencil, gouache & w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Maharaja of Baroda, Indian ruler
Sayajirao Gaekwad III (Shrimant Gopalrao Gaekwad) (1863-1939), Maharaja of Baroda from 1875 to 1939, and a notable reformist. Seen here during the First World War. Date: circa 1913-1914

Shahu, Maharaja of Kolhapur, Indian ruler
Shahu, Maharaja of Kolhapur (reigned 1894-1922), Indian ruler, First World War. Date: circa 1913-1914

Thakore Sahib of Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India
His Highness the Maharaja Rawul Shree Takhtsingjee, The Thakore Sahib of Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India (seated), with attendant. Date: circa 1880s

Interior of a hall in the palace of the Mughal kings in Delhi

The Maharajas Palace at Srinagar, Kashmir, India
The Maharajas Palace (Sher Garhi Palace) at Srinagar, Kashmir, India on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus

Maharao Umed Singh hunting tigers, 1787. Creator: Hans Raj Joshi
Maharao Umed Singh hunting tigers, 1787

Gaekwad of Baroda, Vanity Fair, MR
SAYAJIRAO GAEKWAD III (Shrimant Gopalrao Gaekwad) (1863 - 1939) The Maharaja of Baroda from 1875 to 1939, and a notable reformist. Caption: The Gaekwar Date: 1863 - 1939

British Howitzer inspected by Maharaja of Patiala, WW1
A British 12 inch Mark III railway Howitzer being inspected by the Maharaja of Patiala (Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, 1891-1938) on the Western Front near Borre in France during the First World War

Maharaja of Bharatpur / Stamp
MAHARAJA SIR KISHAN SINGH, KCSI (1899 - 1929) Ruling Maharaja of the princely state Bharatpur (1918 - 1929) and successor of Maharani Girraj Kaur

Sir Pertab (Pratap) Singh, Maharaja of Idar, Indian ruler
Sir Pertab (Pratap) Singh (1845-1922), Maharaja of Idar (Gujarat), Indian ruler, First World War. Date: circa 1913-1914

Maharaja Dhiraja Holkar of Indore, Indian ruler
Maharajah Dhiraja Holkar of Indore (Tukojirao Holkar III) (reigned 1903-1926), Indian ruler, First World War. Date: circa 1913-1914

Native Princes Arriving in Camp for the Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877
BAL67254 Native Princes Arriving in Camp for the Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877 by Landseer, George (c.1834-78); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Darbar of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, c. 1850 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874031 The Darbar of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, c.1850 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Hasan al Din (fl.c.1850); 27.78 x50.64 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

King George V at Trooping of Colors, May 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
King George V at Trooping of Colors, May 1911. Shows King George V Trooping the Colour, for the first time in May 1911 in front of the Admiralty Extension Building

Jantar Mantar observatory (photo)
3731966 Jantar Mantar observatory (photo); (add.info.: Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, India, consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments)

Portrait of Maharaja Sher Singh
3523131 Portrait of Maharaja Sher Singh; (add.info.: Portrait of Maharaja Sher Singh (1807-1843) a Sikh ruler of the sovereign country of Punjab and the Sikh Empire

Maharaja Kesari Singh on horseback overcoming a lioness, 1715-1720 (illustration)
3523560 Maharaja Kesari Singh on horseback overcoming a lioness, 1715-1720 (illustration); (add.info.: Bikaner, now Lallgarh Palace, Bikaner, Rajasthan); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
3523071 Portrait of Maharaja Ranjit Singh; (add.info.: Portrait of Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839) founder of the Sikh Empire

The Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII, investing the Maharaja of Jaipur, Ram Singh II
3062104 The Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII, investing the Maharaja of Jaipur, Ram Singh II, with the Order of the Star of India, Calcutta, India 1st January

H. H. The Maharani of Cooch Behar
Her Highness The Maharani of Cooch Behar (1892 - 1968), consort of Jitendra Narayan, Maharaja of Cooch Behar, and a princess of Baroda State in her own right. 1928

The Rajah Starting on a Hunt, ca. 1885. Creator: Edwin Lord Weeks
The Rajah Starting on a Hunt, ca. 1885

The Jam Sahib of Nawanagar (Prince Rantjitsinhji)... First World War, January 1915, (c1920)
The Jam Sahib of Nawanagar (Prince Rantjitsinhji) in his Uniform on Active Service, First World War, January 1915, (c1920)

H H Maharajah of Upaipur
His Highness Maharana Dhiraj Sir Fateh Singh Bahadur, G.C.S.I. Maharana of Udaipur (Vydepore) in the robes of the Order of the Star of India. Date: circa 1905

Shri Bakht Singh (1706-1752), Maharaja of Jodhpur. Artist: Indian Art
Shri Bakht Singh (1706-1752), Maharaja of Jodhpur. From a private collection

The Maharajah of Jodhpore, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Maharajah of Jodhpore, 1876. The Maharajah of Jodpore, G.C.S.I. is a Rajpoot chief of the highest dignity. His territory, properly called Marwar, is situated in Western India

Raja Medini Pal (Reigned 1722-1736) of Basohli Being Presented with a Falcon, c1725. Creator: Unknown
Raja Medini Pal (Reigned 1722-1736) of Basohli Being Presented with a Falcon, c1725

The Prince of Wales Tiger-Shooting with Sir Jung Bahadoor: the Critical Moment...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales Tiger-Shooting with Sir Jung Bahadoor: the Critical Moment, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

The Prince of Wales in the Terai: Meeting with Sir Jung Bahadoor...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in the Terai: Meeting with Sir Jung Bahadoor, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

Sir Jung Bahadoor, K.S.I. of Nepaul, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sir Jung Bahadoor, K.S.I. of Nepaul, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Sir Jung Bahadoor, at his first meeting with the Prince [of Wales], came out in very plain style

The Royal Visit to India: the Prince of Wales mounting his elephant...1876. Creator: C.R
The Royal Visit to India: the Prince of Wales mounting his elephant at the Old Palace of Lushkur, Gwalior, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

The Royal Visit to India: Scindia proposing the health of the Prince of Wales at Gwalior...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Visit to India: Scindia proposing the health of the Prince of Wales at Gwalior, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Maharaja Sher Singh (Reigned 1841-1843), between c1840 and c1845. Creator: Unknown
Maharaja Sher Singh (Reigned 1841-1843), between c1840 and c1845

Prince Raj Singh of Bikaner, between c1775 and c1785. Creator: Unknown
Prince Raj Singh of Bikaner, between c1775 and c1785

The Maharajah of Benares, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Maharajah of Benares, 1876. Visit of the future King Edward VII to India. The Maharajah [Ishwari Prasad Narayan Singh] is described by the "Daily Telegraph" correspondent as being a

Rajahs introduced to each other while waiting for the Prince of Wales at Calcutta...1876. Creator: William James Palmer
Rajahs introduced to each other while waiting for the Prince of Wales at Calcutta, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Royal visit of the future King Edward VII to India

Royal Procession with Raja Amar Singh (Reigned 1787-1798) of Thanjavur (image 1 of 6), c1790. Creator: Unknown
Royal Procession with Raja Amar Singh (Reigned 1787-1798) of Thanjavur (image 1 of 6), c1790

Sukadeva Reciting the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord)... between 1750 and 1775. Creator: Unknown
Sukadeva Reciting the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord) to Savant Singh (Reigned 1748-1757), between 1750 and 1775

The Guicowar of Baroda, visited by the Prince of Wales, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Guicowar of Baroda, visited by the Prince of Wales, 1876. Sayajirao Gaekwad III, the boy-prince, welcomed the future King Edward VII to his palace at Vadodara, India

Rajah Harendra Krishna, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Rajah Harendra Krishna, 1876. Engraving from a photograph. Rajah Harendra Krishna, a member of the Bengal Legislative Council

The Maharajah Scindia of Gwalior; The Maharajah of Cashmere, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Maharajah Scindia of Gwalior; The Maharajah of Cashmere, 1876. It should be observed that the Mahratta potentates of Western India are now valuable allies of the British Government

The Begum of Bhopal and the Maharajah of Puttiala, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Begum of Bhopal and the Maharajah of Puttiala, 1876. Engraving from a photograph by Shepherd and Bourne. The reigning family of Bhopal is Mohammedan and of Affghan race

The Prince of Wales Investing a Native Prince with the Grand Cross of the Star of India... 1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales Investing a Native Prince with the Grand Cross of the Star of India at Calcutta, 1876. The future King Edward VII bestows a decoration on an Indian ruler

Interview at Sealkote, on the 9th March, between the Maharajah Runjeet Singh of Cashmere... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Interview at Sealkote, on the 9th March, between the Maharajah Runjeet [sic] Singh of Cashmere and His Excellency Lord Canning - from a sketch by Mr. Simpson, 1860

Maharao Ram Singh (r. 1827-1866), c1835. Creator: Unknown
Maharao Ram Singh (r. 1827-1866), c1835

Maharaja Kalyan Singh (Reigned 1798-1838), 1798 or earlier. Creator: Unknown
Maharaja Kalyan Singh (Reigned 1798-1838), 1798 or earlier

Savant Singh (Reigned 1748-1757) and Bani Thani in the Guise of Krishna... between c1750 and c1775. Creator: Unknown
Savant Singh (Reigned 1748-1757) and Bani Thani in the Guise of Krishna and Radha Cruising on Lake Gundalao (image 1 of 3), between c1750 and c1775

Maharaja Ajit Singh (reigned 1676-1725) and Dancer, 1814. Creator: Unknown
Maharaja Ajit Singh (reigned 1676-1725) and Dancer, 1814

Maharaja Pratap Singh (Reigned 1778-1803) (image 1 of 2), c1780. Creator: Unknown
Maharaja Pratap Singh (Reigned 1778-1803) (image 1 of 2), c1780

Maharaja Kesari Singh (Kesava Sen, 1574-1604), c1725. Creator: Unknown
Maharaja Kesari Singh (Kesava Sen, 1574-1604), c1725

Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota (reigned 1827-1866) - Hunting with Maharao Ram Singh of Bundi, c1880. Creator: Unknown
Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota (reigned 1827-1866) Hunting with Maharao Ram Singh of Bundi (reigned 1828-1866) (image 5 of 9), c1880

Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota (reigned 1827-1866) - Hunting with Maharao Ram Singh of Bundi, c1880. Creator: Unknown
Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota (reigned 1827-1866) Hunting with Maharao Ram Singh of Bundi (reigned 1828-1866) (image 1 of 9), c1880

Rajah Odetnuraan of Benares, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Rajah Odetnuraan of Benares, 1857. The present Rajah of Benares has no political power whatever, and lives at Ramnuggur - a princely residence over the river, a short distance from Benares

His Royal Highness Prince Albert laying the Foundation-Stone of the Strangers Home, near Limehouse Church, 1856. Founding of a building...affording all the comforts

HH The Maharaja Duleep Singh, G.C.S.I. 1890. Creator: Unknown
HH The Maharaja Duleep Singh, G.C.S.I. 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

The Colonial Exhibition, Indian section, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Colonial Exhibition, Indian section, model of the state Elephant Carriage belonging to the Maharajah of Ulwar, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33

Opening of a new bridge at Travancore - the Rajah's State Procession, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Opening of a new bridge at Travancore [Thiruvananthapuram in south India] - the Rajah's State Procession, 1854. The bridge was...opened in great style by his Highness the Rajah...Our View shows

Scene at the Grand Review at Versailles, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene at the Grand Review at Versailles, 1850. Military review in France, held near St. Cyr, and involving French and British troops

Runjeet Singh and his Suwarree, Cavalcade of Seiks, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Runjeet Singh and his Suwarree, Cavalcade of Seiks, 1845. Camp of Maharaja Ranjit Singh under a banjan tree on the banks of the Sutlej river in India

His Excellency Jung Bahadoor, Ambassador from the Court of Nepaul, 1850. Creator: Unknown
His Excellency Jung Bahadoor, Ambassador from the Court of Nepaul, 1850. The General's visit to this country is as Ambassador Extraordinary from the King of Nepaul to the Queen of England

Portrait of Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh Ii, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
3609997 Portrait of Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh Ii, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Portrait of Maharaja Bhartpur Badam Singh, Rajasthan, India
3609996 Portrait of Maharaja Bhartpur Badam Singh, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Portrait of Maharaja Fateh Singh, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
3609994 Portrait of Maharaja Fateh Singh, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Portrait of Maharaja Udai Singh, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
3609984 Portrait of Maharaja Udai Singh, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Ishwari Singh, Jaipur
3610095 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Ishwari Singh, Jaipur by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Ganga Singh Bikaner, 1887
3610088 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Ganga Singh Bikaner, 1887 by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Pratap Singh Kishangarh, 1788
3610086 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Pratap Singh Kishangarh, 1788 by Indian School, (18th century); Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sajjan Singh 1874
3610084 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sajjan Singh 1874 by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Second, Jaipur
3610102 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Second, Jaipur by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Portrait of Maharaja Jaisalmar Jaswant Singh, India
3609990 Portrait of Maharaja Jaisalmar Jaswant Singh, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Portrait of Maharaja Ganga Singh, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
3609998 Portrait of Maharaja Ganga Singh, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Portrait of Maharaja Madan Singh, Forest Chief, Rajasthan, India
3609995 Portrait of Maharaja Madan Singh, Forest Chief, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Portrait of Maharaja Bundi Budh Singh, India
3609988 Portrait of Maharaja Bundi Budh Singh, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh Second, Jaipur
3610098 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh Second, Jaipur by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Jagat Singh, Jaipur
3610097 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Jagat Singh, Jaipur by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

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"Unveiling the Majestic Maharajas: A Glimpse into India's Royal Legacy" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the opulent world of the Maharajas, where grandeur and power reigned supreme. From the illustrious reigns of The Maharajah of Mysore during WW1 to Lord Curzon's colonialism era, these influential figures shaped India's history. One such iconic ruler was Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala, whose flamboyant lifestyle matched his immense wealth. His name became synonymous with luxury and extravagance, leaving a lasting impression on Indian society. Similarly, Shahu, the Maharaja of Kolhapur, ruled with benevolence and progressive ideals. He championed social reforms that uplifted his people while preserving their rich cultural heritage. Delving deeper into history reveals the resplendent interiors of Delhi's Mughal kings' palace hall—a testament to their architectural prowess and refined taste. These majestic halls witnessed countless royal gatherings and celebrations throughout centuries past. The Prince of Wales' visit to India in 1921 brought together two great personalities—the future King Edward VIII alongside the charismatic Maharajah of Gwalior. Their encounter symbolized a harmonious blend between British royalty and Indian nobility during an era marked by political changes. Ranjit Singh, known as the Lion of Punjab, left an indelible mark on Indian history through his valiant leadership as the Sikh Empire's founder. Portrayed in pencil, gouache & watercolor on paper artwork dating back to his time; it captures both his regal demeanor and military prowess. Sayajirao Gaekwad III stands tall among other rulers for transforming Baroda into a modern city ahead of its time. His visionary approach laid foundations for education institutions like MS University—nurturing intellect amidst splendorous palaces.