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  • Golden brocade chadder belonging to Maharaja Nanda Kuma

Golden brocade chadder belonging to Maharaja Nanda Kuma

Period: 18th century

Dimension: 261x283 cm

Source: Victoria Memorial Hall

Description:

This brocade chadder, having golden Kalka designs in its four sides, belonged to Maharaja Nanda Kumar (1705-1775). Born in Birbhum, Bengal, he was appointed as the dewan or tax collector of regions like Burdwan, Nadia and Hoogly by the East India Company. 

 
 

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