🎨 Themes in Rajasthani Painting
Court Scenes & Nature
🏰 Court Scenes
🕰️ Background
Court scenes depict royal life of Rajput kings
Show the power, prestige, and daily activities...
🕰️ Meaning & Origin
Ragamala literally means “garland of ragas”
It is a series of paintings based on Indian classical music
Each Raga and Ragini is personified...
🕰️ Background
The Krishna–Radha theme is one of the most dominant subjects in Rajasthani miniature painting
Based on:
Bhakti movement
Vaishnavism
Inspired by texts like:
Bhagavata Purana
Gita Govinda (Jayadeva)
🛕 Religious...
📍 Region & Centre
Developed in Kishangarh (near Ajmer), Rajasthan
Originally part of the Marwar tradition, but evolved into a distinct school
🕰️ Historical Background
Flourished in the...
Samudrayaan 🌊🇮🇳
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Purpose:
👉 To improve agricultural productivity and farmers’ income by focusing on low-performing and vulnerable agricultural regions.
🔑 Key Features
Targeted Approach:
Implemented...
Introduction
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🔹 Assam Rifles
Oldest paramilitary force (1835)
Administrative control: Ministry of Home Affairs
Operational control: Indian Army
Role:
Counter-insurgency in North-East
Border guarding along India–Myanmar border
Maintaining internal security
Known as: “Sentinels...
Lohri is a popular harvest festival of North India, mainly celebrated in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and parts of Delhi & Rajasthan.
📅 When is...
📍 Region & Centre
Developed in the Dhundhar region of Rajasthan
Main centre: Jaipur
Associated with the Kachwaha rulers
🕰️ Historical Background
Emerged in the late 17th century
Flourished during...
📍 Region & Centres
Developed in the Hadoti region of south-eastern Rajasthan
Major centres:
Bundi
Kota
🕰️ Historical Background
Emerged in the 17th century
Flourished under the Hada Chauhan rulers
Strongly influenced...
📍 Place of Origin
Developed in the Marwar region of western Rajasthan
Main centres:
Jodhpur
Bikaner
Nagaur
Kishangarh (later developed its own style)
🕰️ Historical Background
Emerged during the 17th century
Flourished under...
📍 Place of Origin
Originated in Mewar region of Rajasthan
Major centres:
Chittorgarh
Udaipur
🕰️ Historical Background
Developed during the 16th century
Flourished under the Sisodia rulers of Mewar
Considered the oldest...
