The Eternal Beauty of Bani-Thani: A Rajasthani Jewel from Dehati Bazar
The origins of Bani-Thani take us back to the princely state of Kishangarh in the 18th century. It was here that the great painter Nihal Chand created the immortal image of Bani-Thani—a court singer, poetess, and the beloved muse of Raja Sawant Singh. Her sharp features, elongated eyes, arched eyebrows, and regal grace were captured with such devotion that the painting became the very symbol of beauty in Indian miniature art.
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