Stronge, Susan. Arts of the Sikh Kingdoms (Exhibition) (1999 : Victoria and Albert Museum):The Arts of the Sikh Kingdoms / edited by Susan Stronge
- Taschenbuch 1999, ISBN: 9781851772612
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Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 1994. First edition. Hardcover. New. 15 x 23 cm. In this monograph, the two authors have set out to investigate a number of issues dealing wit… Mehr…
Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 1994. First edition. Hardcover. New. 15 x 23 cm. In this monograph, the two authors have set out to investigate a number of issues dealing with the pre-colonial period of the two ports - Masulipatnam and Cambay. Although these two ports have their distinct characteristics, yet they betray some common features in their historical existence. The two authors, using different nature of sources as well as different approaches in their treatment, have investigated their role of two ports in overseas trade and their integration with the regional state system. Cambay which was an important port in the Sultanate of Gujarat was relegated to an inferior position with the conquest of the Mughals and the rise of Surat. Yet it has been shown that Cambay and its hinterland continued to play prominent role in the overseas trade. Golconda has fostered the birth of Masulipatnam and the Mughal conquest did not destroy it, although European private trade grew further. The end of the 18th century had limited the Mughal interest in Masulipatnam, which was bound up with the crisis of the Mughal empire. Both the authors have drawn attention to the relation between the two ports with their hinterland as well as to the growth of textile production in the suburbs. The theme of European inputs into the development of both these ports shows that after the mid-18th century, the history of these two ports diverge and go their own ways. Finally, the involvement of the super-powers-Marathas, English, Dutch-create a situation in the late 18th century, which saw the submergence of trade to the political struggle. Along with these, the climatic and physical changes of the port may have an adverse impact. It has been shown here that the problems of silting and shifting sandbanks were not major factors at Cambay. In case of Masulipatnam, it seems that the Krishna River has become shallower in the 18th century. Both these authors, basing mostly on unpublished and little known published European evidences, have tried to understand the life of the traditional Indian port towns and not merely outline its trade and commerce. Printed Pages: 334., Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 1994, 6, Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd. , 1994. First. Hardcover. New. 15 X 23. 2 Maps. In this monograph, the two authors have set out to investigate a number of issues dealing with the pre-colonial period of the two ports - Masulipatnam and Cambay. Although these two ports have their distinct characteristics, yet they betray some common features in their historical existence. The two authors, using different nature of sources as well as different approaches in their treatment, have investigated their role of two ports in overseas trade and their integration with the regional state system. Cambay which was an important port in the Sultanate of Gujarat was relegated to an inferior position with the conquest of the Mughals and the rise of Surat. Yet it has been shown that Cambay and its hinterland continued to play prominent role in the overseas trade. Golconda has fostered the birth of Masulipatnam and the Mughal conquest did not destroy it, although European private trade grew further. The end of the 18th century had limited the Mughal interest in Masulipatnam, which was bound up with the crisis of the Mughal empire. Both the authors have drawn attention to the relation between the two ports with their hinterland as well as to the growth of textile production in the suburbs. The theme of European inputs into the development of both these ports shows that after the mid-18th century, the history of these two ports diverge and go their own ways. Finally, the involvement of the super-powers-Marathas, English, Dutch-create a situation in the late 18th century, which saw the submergence of trade to the political struggle. Along with these, the climatic and physical changes of the port may have an adverse impact. It has been shown here that the problems of silting and shifting sandbanks were not major factors at Cambay. In case of Masulipatnam, it seems that the Krishna River has become shallower in the 18th century. Both these authors, basing mostly on unpublished and little known published European evidences, have tried to understand the life of the traditional Indian port towns and not merely outline its trade and commerce., Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd. , 1994, 6, Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd. , 1994. First. Hardcover. New. 15 X 23. 2 Maps. In this monograph, the two authors have set out to investigate a number of issues dealing with the pre-colonial period of the two ports - Masulipatnam and Cambay. Although these two ports have their distinct characteristics, yet they betray some common features in their historical existence. The two authors, using different nature of sources as well as different approaches in their treatment, have investigated their role of two ports in overseas trade and their integration with the regional state system. Cambay which was an important port in the Sultanate of Gujarat was relegated to an inferior position with the conquest of the Mughals and the rise of Surat. Yet it has been shown that Cambay and its hinterland continued to play prominent role in the overseas trade. Golconda has fostered the birth of Masulipatnam and the Mughal conquest did not destroy it, although European private trade grew further. The end of the 18th century had limited the Mughal interest in Masulipatnam, which was bound up with the crisis of the Mughal empire. Both the authors have drawn attention to the relation between the two ports with their hinterland as well as to the growth of textile production in the suburbs. The theme of European inputs into the development of both these ports shows that after the mid-18th century, the history of these two ports diverge and go their own ways. Finally, the involvement of the super-powers-Marathas, English, Dutch-create a situation in the late 18th century, which saw the submergence of trade to the political struggle. Along with these, the climatic and physical changes of the port may have an adverse impact. It has been shown here that the problems of silting and shifting sandbanks were not major factors at Cambay. In case of Masulipatnam, it seems that the Krishna River has become shallower in the 18th century. Both these authors, basing mostly on unpublished and little known published European evidences, have tried to understand the life of the traditional Indian port towns and not merely outline its trade and commerce., Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd. , 1994, 6, London : V&A Publications, 1999. First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. . Provenance; from the library of John Cornforth with his bookplate. Physical description; 256 p. : ill. (some col.), 1 col. map, ports (some col.) ; 30 cm. Notes; Designed by Harry Green. Photography by Mike Kitcatt, V&A Photographic Studio. Boards covered in black cloth; red end-papers; col. ills. on dust-jacket. Case-bound paperback, with col. ills. on cover. published to coincide with the major exhibition at the V&A--dust-jacket. Exhibition dates 25 Mar.-25 July 1999. Includes Catalogue of exhibition objects. Bibliography: p. 249-252. Index. Contents; Includes: Sikhs of the Panjab / Khushwant Singh -- The Sikh religion / Nikki-Guninder Kaur Singh -- The Golden Temple / Patwant Singh -- Ranjit Singh and the image of the past / A. S. Melikian-Chirvani -- The arts of the court of Maharaja Ranjit Singh / Susan Stronge -- Painting in the Panjab / B. N. Goswamy -- Textiles in the Panjab / Rosemary Crill -- The military Sikhs / Ian Knight -- Maharaja Dalip Singh / David Jones -- Continuing traditions in the later Sikh kingdoms / B. N. Goswamy -- European views of the Panjab / F. S. Aijazuddin -- Photography and the romance of the Panjab / Divia Patel. Summary; A study of works of art produced under Sikh patronage, marking the 300th anniversary of the Sikh brotherhood. Illustrations include some of the finest pieces from the treasury of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who expanded Sikh rule in North India from 1801 to 1839, and works of art collected by Ranjit Singh, one of the most colourful figures in Sikh history, who acquired the Koh-i-noor diamond. Jewellery, gemstones and textiles, weapons and armour, and paintings and contemporary photographs combine in an attempt to provide a comprehensive picture of Sikh art and culture. The religion of the Sikhs is also explained through paintings, calligraphy and the arts of the book. Subjects; Victoria and Albert Museum. Indian Department. Art, Sikh — India — Punjab — Exhibitions. Sikhs — India — Punjab — History — Exhibitions. Sikh art — India — Punjab. Sikh art — Pakistan — Punjab. Art, Sikh — India — Punjab. Sikhs — India — Punjab — History. Sikh art — India — Punjab — Exhibitions. Sikhs — Social life and customs. Art, Sikh — India — Panjab — Exhibitions Sikhs — India — Panjab — History — Exhibitions Indian Art. Art - India - Punjab. Art, Indian. India [Geography]. Art [Techniques]. Pakistan [Geography]. Sikhism. Stronge, Susan. Victoria and Albert Museum (London) -- Catalogues. India. Sikh Art - Indian Art. Sikhism. Sikh art — Exhibitions. Sikh art — Asia — India — 19th century. Punjab (India) — Art. Punjab (India) — Depictions. History of art & design styles: (c 1400 to c 1600) ; The arts: general issues ; History of art & design styles: (c 1800 to c 1900) ; Sikhism ; Cultural studies ; Reference works. History of art & design styles: from c 1900 -. ART / History / General. Art / Asian. Art / General. Art / History / Modern (late 19th Century to 1945). Religion / Sikhism. Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural. Art / Reference. Genres; Exhibition catalogues - England - 1999. Illustrated., London : V&A Publications, 1999, 4.5<
