Kings and other devotees paying homage to Guru Nanak, as food and drinks are organised and served to a number of people. Gouache painting by an Indian painter.

Date:
[between 1800 and 1899?]
Reference:
578876i
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Guru Nanak (1469-1538), a Hindu raised under Muslim rule and influence, combined Hindu and Islamic beliefs to achieve religious and social harmony. Sikhism believes in the unity of the Godhead and preaches a gospel of universal toleration. Here kings and devotees pay homage to the Guru

Publication/Creation

[India], [between 1800 and 1899?]

Physical description

1 painting : painting, with pen and ink ; sheet 32.9 x 43.9 cm

Lettering

Lettering in English on the painting giving names of different persons

Reference

Wellcome Collection 578876i

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