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Title: The Expressions of Emotions in Anthropomorphic Paintings at Khem Singh Bedi’s Haveli in Kallar Syedan; Rawalpindi
Authors: Anab Aqib
Keywords: Archaeology
Issue Date: 2022
Publisher: Quaid I Azam university Islamabad
Abstract: The study deals with the belief systems of Sikhism and their religious and political evolution over the time. This research has initiated with the introduction of Potohar Plateau including its famous Tehsils of District Rawalpindi particularly Tehsil Kallar Syedan. Arrivals of many past dynasties particularly Sikhs remained the centre of attraction of Potohar Plateau in the province of Punjab. During the reign of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh, the region of Rawalpindi evolved with the new innovative and strategic techniques in which the Sikh community strengthened and occupied various areas of Punjab and ruled many years. Then Khem Singh Bedi who was the direct descendant of Baba Guru Nanak (a Sikh spiritual leader) decided to reside in Kallar Syedan where he constructed his Haveli popularly known as Khem Singh Bedi’s Haveli. This study shows the complete documentation of each and every painting made on the walls of Haveli mainly in the courtyard and rooms at the first floor. All the paintings were created in the fresco painting style and the Sikh art was influenced from the then regional styles of art. Those regional styles were Rajput, Pahari style, Daccan Style, Mughals and Persian miniature styles etc. This is well evident that the history of Haveli and these paintings were more than two centuries old. With this comprehensive documentation, this research represents the past glory of such a monumental art work which is still visible in their vibrant colors but getting faded and damaged day by day. This research and efforts enabled us to preserve this historical heritage as well as to draw the attention of high government officials to pay a special care to keep this historic heritage in its original condition.
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/27064
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