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Paired Painting

Tarabai in Command

This evocative work captures the indomitable spirit of Queen Tarabai, the regent of the Maratha Empire who stood as a beacon of resistance against Mughal aggression. M. V. Dhurandhar paints her not merely as a monarch, but as a warrior queen riding with resolute focus among her devoted soldiers. The scene reflects the weight of her responsibility, commanding the defense of a kingdom at a time of existential threat. Her posture is one of calm authority, serving as a reminder of the historical sacrifices made by the women of the Maratha heartland who preserved their sovereignty through sheer force of will.

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