As the East India Company extended its sway across India in the late eighteenth century, many remarkable artworks were commissioned by Company officials from Indian painters who had previously worked ...

This transcript introduces the core paradox behind Britain’s conquest of India. Early on, India was wealthier, more advanced, and far more powerful than Britain. European traders weren’t conquerors — ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This short musket was manufactured by ...