Maharao Chattar Sal (reigned 1758–64) of Kota in a Palanquin
The image depicts a man sitting in a palanquin surrounded by a crowd of people. The man wears white clothing and a turban, and has a white beard. He sits on a yellow seat with a green dome above him. The palanquin is carried by several men wearing orange and white clothing. There are several other men around the palanquin, some on horseback and some on foot. Some of them wear green and white clothing, while others wear orange and white. Some of the men carry weapons such as spears and shields. The background is a light green color, and there is a red border around the edge of the image.
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- 900 × 674 px
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