Image: Shaistekhan Surprised

Description: The ongoing exhibiton at the Museum 'M.V. Dhurandhar: The Artist as Chronicler' includes a series on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's life. These are illustrations from books commissioned by Balasaheb Pantapratinidi, Raja of Aundh. These works resulted from the numerous trips Dhurandhar made with Purshottam Mawji, who wrote a history of Shivaji Maharaj’s military and its role during warfare. Dhurandhar has skillfully captured the valour, aura and a humanitarian side of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Swipe to see the following paintings: 1. The Coronation Durbar with over 100 characters depicted in attendance 2. Shivaji Maharaj in Aurangzeb's Durbar 3. Escape from Panhala 4. Tanaji's famous vow during Kondana campaign “Aadhi lagin kondhanyache mag mazya Raybache” 5. Shaistekhan Surprised 6. On the way to Purandar Join us at the Museum on 30th September 2018 at 5 pm for a traditional Powada performance which will bring these histories to life by folk theatre artists Ganesh Chandanshive, Shahir Yashwant & others! Museum entry ticket applicable
Title: Shaistekhan Surprised
Credit: https://www.picuki.com/media/1878399288880865779
Author: M. V. Dhurandhar
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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