Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra was born in 1765 and ruled from 1775 to 1832; he is portrayed here while still a prince or 'mian'. The significance of the pomegranate is not clear but pomegranates are generally symbolic of fertility and good fortune.
His son Anirudh Chand was born in 1786 and ruled from 1823 to 1832.

Archer, W.G.: Indian Paintings from the Punjab Hills, London 1943, no.87, p.81
Gahlin, S.: The Courts of India, Indian Miniatures from the Collection of the Fondation Custodia, Paris, Amsterdam 1991, pl.87