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Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839), 1839 (c)
miniature on ivory, miniature
Accession Number

NAM.1960-07-197-1-6

Description

Maharajah Ranjit Singh (1780-1839), 1839 (c). One of six miniature portraits in watercolour on ivory by an unknown Indian artist, Delhi, India, 1839 (c). One of six miniatures on ivory, originally attached to a bracelet, now mounted on a silver shield. Presented to Lady Honoria Lawrence (1808-1854) by Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839). Associated with the 1st Sikh War (1845-1846). Associated with the Indian Army, 1st Sikh War (1845-1846). Ranjit Singh’s beautiful gift was a statement indicating how important he was. It places him alongside the Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar II, and his court. Honoria Lawrence (1808-1854) was the wife of Sir Henry Lawrence (1806-1857). They travelled through the Punjab in the 1830s and later Henry Lawrence was the British representative in the area.

Campaigns

1st Sikh War (1845-1846)

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