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Sardar Chattur (or Chattar) Singh, 1845 circa (miniature on ivory)
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Sardar Chattur (or Chattar) Singh, 1845 circa (miniature on ivory)
5926805 Sardar Chattur (or Chattar) Singh, 1845 circa (miniature on ivory) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Sardar Chattur (or Chattar) Singh, 1845 circa.
Miniature portrait in watercolour on ivory, by a Company artist, Lahore, India, 1845 circa.
Chattur Singh (died 1858) was the head of an influential family and his daughter, Taj Kaur, was betrothed to the Maharaja Duleep Singh. From 1846, he succeeded his son, Sardar Sher Singh Atariwala, as Governor of Peshawar but his rule was corrupt. On the outbreak of the Second Sikh War in 1848, he took up arms against the British East India Company forces. His forces captured Attock Fort on 2nd January 1849 before joining with Sardar Sher Singh AtariwalaAs army to fight the Battle of Gujerat. Following its decisive defeat, the Sikh Army surrendered and the SikhAs Afghan allies were chased out of India. Sardar Chattur Singh and Sardar Sher Singh Atariwala were placed under surveillance, but were later imprisoned. They were released from confinement in 1854 and Sardar Chattur Singh died in Calcutta in 1858.); eNational Army Museum; out of copyright
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This print showcases a miniature portrait of Sardar Chattur (or Chattar) Singh, dating back to 1845. Painted on ivory with delicate watercolors by an unknown artist from Lahore, India, this artwork is now housed in the National Army Museum in London. Sardar Chattur Singh was a prominent figure during his time and held great influence as the head of his family. His daughter, Taj Kaur, was even betrothed to Maharaja Duleep Singh. In 1846, he assumed the position of Governor of Peshawar after his son's passing but unfortunately succumbed to corruption during his rule. When the Second Sikh War erupted in 1848 against British East India Company forces, Sardar Chattur Singh took up arms alongside his forces. They successfully captured Attock Fort before joining forces with Sardar Sher Singh Atariwala for the Battle of Gujerat. However, their defeat led to surrender and expulsion of their Afghan allies from India. Both Sardar Chattur Singh and Sardar Sher Singh Atariwala were placed under surveillance and subsequently imprisoned. It wasn't until 1854 that they were released from confinement; however, Sardar Chattur Singh passed away four years later in Calcutta. This remarkable print not only captures the likeness of a significant historical figure but also tells a tale of power struggles and resistance against colonial forces during a tumultuous period in Indian history.
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