In Pursuit of Empire: Treasures from the Toor Collection of Sikh Art

by Davinder Toor

Two centuries ago, the Sikh ruling elite of the kingdom of Punjab lavishly patronised skilled artisans to enhance the splendour of their empire. A sumptuous array of objects fit for kings, queens, warriors and the saintly were produced to reflect the vibrant and potent power of the Sikhs. Two wars with the East India Company resulted in the dramatic collapse of the Sikh Empire in 1849. Artistic production switched to serve the tastes of the new colonial...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1911271032
• ISBN13: 9781911271031
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: Kashi House
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 6.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 11.2" x 11.3"