The collection "Ruling Princes of India," featuring portraits of 40 Indian Maharajas, was published by Ravi Varma Press Karla Lonavala . These were likely part of a set of six colored postcards printed in 1911 for the Delhi Durbar. The collection showcased rulers who attended the Delhi Durbar, arranged by the number of gun salutes they received. Arrangement of Standing is based on Gun Salute they used to get based on their reputation.
Key Aspects of the Collection:
Purpose: To commemorate the ruling princes who attended the Delhi Durbar of 1911.
Format: A series of colored Lithograpah featuring portraits of the Maharajas.
Publication: Printed and published by A. Vivian Mansell & Co., London. Latter on Many India press made this oleograph which includes Ravi Varma Press, Ravi Uday Press, Jagatram Banrsidas from Delhi
Context: The Delhi Durbar was a grand display of the British Raj, showcasing the rulers of the Indian princely states.
Content: The collection featured portraits of prominent rulers, including:
