Jaswant Singh of Jodhpur (reigned 1635–1678)
1662
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1662
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Jaswant Singh of Jodhpur (reigned 1635–1678) is a 1662 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
You see a man in a bright turban and embroidered coat, holding two swords and a dagger. Tiny flowers bloom at the end of his sash. This is Jaswant Singh, a Hindu ruler who led armies for the Mughal emperors. The flowers on his sash were a fashion started by Emperor Shah Jahan. The artist painted every stitch of gold thread so the ruler would look powerful and loyal at the same time. If you like royal portraits, look up the Rajput kingdom of Jodhpur.
Mughal emperors forged alliances with the Hindu rulers of territories under their control by offering them positions of military authority within the Mughal court. Jaswant Singh, the raja (ruler) of Jodhpur, served as a military officer under the emperors Shah Jahan (reigned 1627–58) and Alamgir (also known as Aurangzeb; reigned 1658–1707). The flowering plants at the end of his sash became popular during the reign of Shah Jahan. His military accouterments include two swords and a stabbing dagger. The sensitive shading and mode of dress are closely based on Mughal styles, indicating Jodhpur’s…
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