Chand Bibi
ca. 1750
Unknown
SSEA
Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, Chand Bibi (centre), regent and warrior of Bijapur, shooting with her ladies. She is kneeling as she aims her rifle at a deer, with the support of a tree. Her attendants follow behind. The golden halo around her symbolizes her royal status.
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