Folio from a dispersed Hamir Hath series: Hamir Prepares for Battle

Hamir Hath was the ruler of Ranthambore who, in 1301, refused to surrender Ranthambore Fort to Sultan Ala-ud-Din Khilji. This paintings series relates the story of his downfall. For other folios from the same series, see W.G.Archer, Indian Paintings from the Punjab Hills, New York, 1973, Vol.1 p.162, no.56 and Vol.2 p.116, no.56; Daljeet and R.M.Cimino, Four Centuries of Rajput Painting, Italy, 2009, p.226, cat.P17; Victoria & Albert Museum (IS.453-1950), Los Angeles County Museum of Art (M.75.114.5), and one sold at Christie’s South Kensignton on 10 June 2013 (lot 282).