Maharaja: The Splendor of India's Royal Courts Select Artworks

Chand Bibi of Bijapur Shooting with her Ladies. About 1750. Opaque watercolor and gold on paper. © V&A Images/ Victoria and Albert Museum, London, given by Colonel T.G. Gayer-Anderson, C.M.G., D.S.O. and his twin brother Major R.G. Gayer-Anderson, Pasha.

Pair of makar kara (bracelets with heads of a mythological beast) for a woman. 1850–1900. Gold, enamel, diamonds. © Katharina Faerber.

Yeshwant Rao Holkar II of Indore in western dress. By Bernard Boutet de Monvel. 1929. Oil on canvas. Al-Thani Collection. © 2011 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris. Reproduction, including downloading of works is prohibited by copyright laws and international conventions without the express written permission of Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

Bhup Singh of Guler with his Rani under a quilt. About 1800. Opaque watercolor on paper. © V&A Images/ Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Throne. About 1876. Wood, silver, silk brocade. Knebworth House, Hertfordshire, UK. (www.knebworthhouse.com).

Belt. 1850–1900. Gold, diamonds, enamel, silk brocade, velvet. © The Trustees of the British Museum.

Poshak (costume for a woman). About 1900. Silk brocade with gold thread, base metal and sequins. Private Collection.

Turban ornament. 1750-1755. Gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphire, pearl. © V&A Images/ Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Throne chair. Probably designed by Robert Home. About 1820. Gilded wood, with later velvet upholstery. © V&A Images/ Victoria and Albert Museum, London, given by the 5th Earl Amherst of Arracan.

Durjan Sal of Kota hunting lion. 1778. Opaque watercolor and gold on paper on paper. © V&A Images/ Victoria and Albert Museum, given by Colonel T.G. Gayer-Anderson, C.M.G., D.S.O. and his twin brother Major R.G. Gayer-Anderson, Pasha.

Tiger-claw weapon. 1640–59. Steel. © V&A Images/ Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Necklace. Cartier Paris, special order, 1928. Reconstructed with some substitute stones in 2002. Platinum, diamonds, yellow zirconia, white zirconias, topazes, synthetic rubies, smoky quartz, citrine. Created for Sir Bhupindra Singh, Maharaja of Patiala. Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection © Cartier.

Procession of Maharao Ram Sing II of Kota. About 1850. Opaque watercolor on paper. © V&A Images/ Victoria and Albert Museum, London, given by Colonel T.G. Gayer-Anderson, C.M.G., D.S.O. and his twin brother Major R. G. Gayer-Anderson, Pasha.

Silver Carriage made for the Maharaja of Bhavnagar. Fort Coach Factory. 1915. Silver, enamel. Private Collection, Courtesy of Sinai and Sons Ltd, London. Photographer: Kaz Tsuruta, Asian Art Museum.

Jade pen case. 1700-1800. White Jade, rubies, emeralds, diamonds, steel. © V&A Images/ Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Jade Pot and Cover. 1650-1700. Pot and cover. White nephrite jade set with rubies in gold. © V&A Images/ Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Jagat Singh II of Mewar and his Rani celebrating Teej. About 1770. Opaque watercolor on paper. © V&A Images/ Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Jama. 1700-1800. Cotton, silk, thread. © V&A Images/ Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Spice Box. 1800-1850. Silver, gilded silver. © V&A Images/ Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Flintlock gun. 1800-1850. Steel, wood, gold, enamel. © V&A Images/ Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Games box. 1825-1850. Rosewood, ivory, brass. © V&A Images/ Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Peacock shaped instrument. 1800-1900. Wood, peacock feathers. © V&A Images/ Victoria and Albert Museum, London.