File:Akali-Nihang chieftain (possibly Jathedar Giana Singh) and attendants, Company School, ca.1885.jpg

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English: Akali-Nihang chieftain and attendants, Company School, ca.1885. Paint on paper, private collection

The Nishan Sahib has a dark blue background with no visible borders.

The figure on horseback has been claimed to be a depiction of Giana Singh on horseback (Jathedar of Budha Dal; also known as 'Gian Singh Deol') by the Budha Dal website. He was the ninth jathedar of the Budha Dal.

An image of this artwork can also be found at: [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6]
Date ca. 19th century
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1) http://www.sikhmuseum.com/nishan/empire/nihangs.html#nihangs2

2) https://gb.budhadal.org/akali-baba-giana-singh-ji/
Author possibly Sanee, a Company artist

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This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office) before January 1, 1929.

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Akali-Nihang chieftain (possibly Jathedar Giana Singh) and attendants, Company School, ca.1885

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