NORTH INDIA, DATED AH 1268/1851-52 AD

The calligraphy on this ‘alam bears strong resemblance to an example dated by Mark Zebrowski to the 16th century (Mark Zebrowski, Gold, Silver and Bronze from Mughal India, London, 1997, no.537, p.327). That was attributed to North India on the basis that it was unearthed near Bikaner in Rajasthan whilst a new railway line was laid there. Although dated much later, our ‘alam follows the same tradition.