ISLAMIC ART HAMMER AUCTION 17 JUNE 2025 | Jun 17, 2025
Page 2 of catalogue
Lot 108
MAHARAJA SHER SINGH RECEIVES A SWORD FROM RAJA DHIAN SINGH, DELHI SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY MAHARAJA SHER SINGH RECEIVES A SWORD FROM RAJA DHIAN SINGH, DELHI SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY

Lot 108 MAHARAJA SHER SINGH RECEIVES A SWORD FROM RAJA DHIAN SINGH, DELHI SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY

Reference: ART3006312

Opaque pigments with gold on paper.
35 by 25 cm.

Raja Dhian Singh (22 August 1796 – 15 September 1843) was the longest serving wazir of the Sikh Empire, during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and four of his successors. He held the office for twenty five years, from 1818 up till his death. Dhian Singh was a brother of Raja Gulab Singh of Jammu, who later founded the Dogra dynasty when he became Maharaja of the princely state .
In this painting he is depicted presenting a sword to Maharaja Sher Singh,there by proving his loyalty towards him.

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