View of the Palace at Rohtas in Bihar

Details

Thomas Daniell, R.A. (1749-1840) and William Daniell, R.A. (1769-1837)
View of the Palace at Rohtas in Bihar
inscribed and numbered '52. Part of the Palace at Rhotas Ghur' (on the reverse)
pencil and brown wash, watermark 'Fleur de Lys'
12 x 19½ in. (30.5 x 49.5 cm.)

Provenance

Duncan Beresford-Jones; Christie's London, 8 June 2000, lot 164.

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Lot Essay

In February 1790 Thomas Daniell wrote 'Rohtas Ghur is the most considerable hill fort of this part of India, it is naturally of great strength, and the weaker parts have been assisted by very strong works.' (Oriental Scenery, vol. I, no. 5). Rohtasgarh was captured from its Hindu ruler by the Afghan Sher Khan Sur in 1539, and was surrendered to the British in 1764.

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