Rani waiting for her Raja

I call this one, Rani waiting for her Raja, as in those days the women were left at the palaces, unable to travel with her mate for several... more

by Vikram Singh

Title

Rani waiting for her Raja

Artist

Vikram Singh

Medium

Painting - Acrylic

Description

I call this one, "Rani waiting for her Raja, " as in those days the women were left at the palaces, unable to travel with her mate for several reasons. It was rare of course, but it did happen depending on the relationship and on the raja himself allowing her to. Women usually were kept behind enemy lines and from wandering alone or unprotected cause the royal women were prized and could be used as bargaining chips. There is a very famous story in our family, that one of our great grandfathers on my fathers side, saved a mogul princess from raiders and was awarded many lands for his bravery! This bravado and deep devotion still runs in our thoughts and we wish one day also to do such things as be heroic, devout, and loyal to a cause worthy of it....my great grandfathers statue still stands in Delhi.

Uploaded

July 17th, 2015