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Maharao Chattar Sal (reigned 1758-64) of Kota in a Palanquin, c. 1760. Creator: Unknown
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Maharao Chattar Sal (reigned 1758-64) of Kota in a Palanquin, c. 1760. Creator: Unknown
Maharao Chattar Sal (reigned 1758-64) of Kota in a Palanquin, c. 1760. The king sits in his litter with a sun and moon disk behind his head, emphasizing the light of divine sanction for his rule. His power and grandeur seem to inspire his attendants to stride with effortless enthusiasm. Symbols of royalty abound in his retinue: cavaliers on horseback, spear bearers, soldiers with swords and daggers, attendants with peacock-feather fans, and archers carrying bows draped in red and quivers full of arrows. The small kingdom of Kota achieved independence in 1624, and its rulers, called rao (king) or maharao (great king) in the local dialect of Rajasthani, supported an atelier of artists at their court. Kota artists were known for dynamic and idealized portrayals of their rulers engaged in activities thatemphasized the kings supreme status
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This print showcases Maharao Chattar Sal, the revered ruler of Kota during his reign from 1758 to 1764. The unknown creator skillfully captures the king seated in a palanquin, exuding an aura of power and grandeur. Behind him, a sun and moon disk symbolize divine sanction for his rule, emphasizing the light that guides his leadership. The attendants surrounding Maharao Chattar Sal are depicted with effortless enthusiasm, inspired by their king's commanding presence. They represent various symbols of royalty: cavaliers on horseback, spear bearers, soldiers armed with swords and daggers, attendants fanning peacock feathers, and archers carrying bows draped in red cloth alongside quivers full of arrows. Kota was a small kingdom that gained independence in 1624. Its rulers were known as rao or maharao and supported an atelier of talented artists at their court. The Kota artists were renowned for creating dynamic and idealized portrayals of their rulers engaged in activities that emphasized their supreme status. This exquisite painting is rendered using color and gold on paper, showcasing the artistic heritage of Kota in northwestern India. It is now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art but has been preserved by Heritage Art/Heritage Images. Through this photo print, we catch a glimpse into the opulence and majesty that surrounded Maharao Chattar Sal's rule while celebrating the rich cultural legacy left behind by the kings of Kota.
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