Khichi Chauhan Raja Dhiraj Singh (1697-1726) of Raghogarh

Title	Khichi Chauhan Raja Dhiraj Singh (1697-1726) of Raghogarh
Accession Number	51.71/229
Museum Name	National Museum, New Delhi
Gallery Name	Paintings
Object Type	Painting
Main Material	Paper
Medium	Natural colour
Main Artist	Not known
Artist's Nationality	Indian
Origin Place	Reghogarh
Style	Reghogarh
School	Madhya Pradesh
Period / Year of Work	c. 1725-30 c.e.
Inscription	No inscription
Dimensions	31 x 30 c.m.
Brief Description	Raghogarh in Guna district of Madhya Pradesh is the gateway of Malwa and chambal. Raja Dhiraj Singh was the son of Raja Lal Singh. Raja Lal Singh was the founder of Raghogarh. They were members of the Kichi clan of Chauhan Rajput. In this portrait painting Raja Dhiraj Singh of Reghogarh is shows riding a white horse in a green field. He is shown by wearing green jama and turban decorated with floral motifs along with saffron patka or waist band. A small attendant carrying a fly whisk is shown moving forward in front of Raja Dhiraj Singh at left corner. Raja Dhiraj Singh was a great patron of music and painting. He also built several temples.
Detailed Description	Raghogarh in Guna district of Madhya Pradesh is the gateway of Malwa and chambal. Raja Dhiraj Singh was the son of Raja Lal Singh. Raja Lal Singh was the founder of Raghogarh. They were members of the Kichi clan of Chauhan Rajput. In this portrait painting Raja Dhiraj Singh of Reghogarh is shows riding a white horse in a green field. He is shown by wearing green jama and turban decorated with floral motifs along with saffron patka or waist band. A small attendant carrying a fly whisk is shown moving forward in front of Raja Dhiraj Singh at left corner. Raja Dhiraj Singh was a great patron of music and painting. He also built several temples.