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  • Pagri (turban) belonging to Maharaja Nanda Kumar

Pagri (turban) belonging to Maharaja Nanda Kumar

Period: 18th century

Dimension: 30 x 18 cm

Source: Victoria Memorial Hall

Description:

This light brown and cream coloured turban of Maharaja Nanda Kumar is decorated with a straight zari ribbon. Maharaja Nanda Kumar was a dewan or a tax collector appointed by the East India Company for various regions like Burdwan, Nadia and Hoogly.

 
 

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