Cheyt Sing in his Eastern Dress, 1786
King George III in Indian Dress. He wears a diamond and shawl given as gifts by former governor-general of India, Warren Hastings. This print implies that the King was being bribed by Hastings, who stood accused of corruption and unlawful conduct during his post in India. Cheit Singh was the Rajah of Benares, who was deposed by Hastings after being made to give him a large amount of money
Picture No
11099591
Media ID
46656554
Size
3658px x 4495px
(7.3MB)
Credit
© Historic Royal Palaces / Mary Evans Picture Library
Date
1786
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