Maharaja: The Splendor of India’s Royal Courts

“Maharaja: The Splendor of India’s Royal Courts,” opening at Chicago’s Field Museum tells the story of these rulers from the early 18th century until 1947, when India became independent from Great Britain. Organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, “Maharajas” tells the rulers’ story through some 200 remarkable artifacts — artwork, jewelry, weapons and costumes from the era, a significant one in the country’s history. Read more

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