Arms & Armour: At the Jaipur Court the Royal Collection

Book Details

• Author: Robert Elgood

• Brand: Niyogi Books

• Edition: 2015

• Binding: Hardcover

• Format: Address Book

• Number of Pages: 132

• Release Date: 04-03-2016

• ISBN: 9789383098774

• Package Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.8 x 0.9 inches

• Languages: English

About the Book

The Arms of the Jaipur Royal Palace offers an extraordinary glimpse into the rich history and artistry of the royal weapons housed in the City Palace, Jaipur. This unique collection showcases 186 of the most remarkable arms from the palace, placing them in the context of their social and historical significance. The book provides a fascinating exploration of Rajput, Mughal, and British Indian history, art, and anthropology through the lens of these stunning arms.

The collection includes swords once wielded by the Mughal Emperors Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb, along with exquisite court daggers featuring hilts crafted from rock crystal, jade, ivory, and gilt steel. It also highlights ferocious tribal weapons, remarkable historic firearms, and beautifully painted shields, some of which were decorated in Japan for the Mughal court. The book even delves into a rare device used to extract arrows from wounds, illustrating ancient medical remedies.

Published for the first time, many of these objects are part of the reserve collections and will be of great interest to museum curators, dealers, and collectors. This book is part of a series that highlights the collections of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum and is a must-have for anyone fascinated by the history of arms and Indian royal heritage. Other books in the series include Festivals at the Jaipur Court by Vibhuti Sachdev and Costumes and Textiles at the Jaipur Court by Rahul Jain.