RAJA HAMIR HATH BATTLING SULTAN 'ALA AL-DIN KHILJI

KANGRA OR GULER, NORTH INDIA, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

细节

RAJA HAMIR HATH BATTLING SULTAN 'ALA AL-DIN KHILJI
KANGRA OR GULER, NORTH INDIA, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Opaque pigments heightened with gold on paper, two opposing armies face each other in battle with a tented encampment and a walled city in the background, polychrome scrolling floral vine border bounded by fine red rules, wide card mount, with identification inscription on reverse
8 1/8 x 10¼in. (20.6 x 26cm.)

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Please note that the correct estimate of this lot should be 4,000 to 6,000 British Pound.

拍品专文

The battle depicted here takes root in the flee of Muhammad Shah who after having conspired against 'Ala al-Din Khilji, sought shelter and protection by Raja Hamir Hath, the rajput ruler of Ranathambor. After an unsuccesful initial confrontation on the banks of the river Banas, 'Ala al-Din Khilji laid siege to the fort and made demands for Muhammad Shah to be handed over which Raja Hamir Hath declined despite a weakened army and plotting officers. Ultimately, Ranathambor's women commited ritual suicide and the warriors faced 'Ala al-Din Khilji's armies only to be defeated. Upon the fall of the fort, Muhammad Shah was brought to the Sultan where he drew his dagger and killed himself. 'Ala al-Din ordered the execution of Raja Hamir Hath's officers.