The Maharans of Mewar in Rajasthan have long been regarded as pre-eminent among the Rajput chiefs of India and as dedicated guardians of social and cultural tradition. The Mewar school of painting was one of the most vigorous and prolific of all Indian court styles. In recent times, much of the huge production of Udaipur artists has become available for study in museums, library and private collections across the world. This book presents the most comprehensive account hitherto of the development of the Mewar school. << 272 colour illustrations