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Maharaja Sir Pratap Singh Malvendra, Bahadur of Nabha with members of his family
2 of 8 portraits of Maharaja Sir Pratap Singh Malvendra, Bahadur of Nabha
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Maharaja Sir Pratap Singh Malvendra, Bahadur of Nabha with members of his family
by Bassano Ltd
whole-plate glass negative, 31 October 1936
Given by Bassano & Vandyk Studios, 1974
Photographs Collection
NPG x96776
Sittersback to top
- Maharaja Sir Pratap Singh Malvendra, Bahadur of Nabha (1919-1995), Indian Ruler and lieutenant. Sitter in 8 portraits. Identify
- Kamla Devi Sahiba (circa 1921-active 1936), Sister of Maharaja Sir Partap Singh Malvendra, Bahadur of Nabha. Sitter associated with 2 portraits. Identify
- Vimla Devi Sahiba (circa 1922-active 1936), Sister of Maharaja Sir Partap Singh Malvendra, Bahadur of Nabha. Sitter associated with 2 portraits. Identify
- Gurbaksh Singh (active 1950-died 1963), Brother of Maharajah Sir Pratap Singh. Sitter associated with 1 portrait.
- Kharagh Singh (1924 or 1926-died before 1977), Brother of Maharajah Sir Pratap Singh. Sitter associated with 1 portrait.
Artistback to top
- Bassano Ltd (active 1901-1962), Photographers. Artist or producer associated with 42746 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (photographer's studio, 38 Dover Street, London)
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Following the death of his father George V, Edward succeeds to the throne as King Edward VIII, but chooses to abdicate in order to marry the American divorcee, Wallis Simpson. Edward was the only monarch every to voluntarily relinquish the throne.Art and science
The Spitfire, designed by Reginald Mitchell, has its maiden flight. The RAF and other allied forces used the plane extensively and to great effect during the Second World War.Television broadcasting begins. Although the BBC had been transmitting television since 1930, regular service did not begin until 1936, when the 'BBC Television Service' (now BBC One) was broadcast from Alexandra Palace.
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The Spanish Civil War begins. Nationalists, led by General Francisco Franco, and supported by Italian and German fascist governments, rebelled against the Second Spanish Republic. The conflict lasted until 1939, and anticipated many of the features of the Second World War: fighting between Communists and Fascists, the rise of nationalism and the use of terror tactics against civilians.Comments back to top
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Dawn
29 August 2018, 16:42
Other sitters:
Kamla Devi Sahiba (elder, probably seated. Born between 1919 and 1924) - Partap Singh's sister (see also x96775)
Vimla Devi Sahiba (born between 1919 and 1924) - Partap Singh's sister (see also x96775)
The other male sitters are probably Partap Singh's brothers. If so, there are three possibilities -
Kharak Singh (born between 1919 and 1924)
Gurbaksh Singh (born between 1919 and 1924)
Narinder Singh (b. 1924)