This exhibition will be the first to comprehensively explore the world of the maharajas and their extraordinarily rich culture. It will bring together over 250 magnificent objects, many on loan to the UK for the first time from India’s royal collections.
The exhibition will cover the period from the 18th century, when the great era of the maharajas began, to the end of British rule in 1947.
It will examine the changing role of the maharajas in an historical and social context and how the maharajas’ patronage of the arts resulted in splendid and beautiful commissions.
On display will be a silver gilt howdah, gem-encrusted weapons, court paintings, photographs, a Rolls Royce, Indian turban jewels and jewellery commissioned from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels in the 20th century.
Admission £11 (concessions available). To book call 0844 209 1770 or visit ww.vam.ac.uk/tickets
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