The early Pahari paintings of the mid-17th century were in the Basholi style. The Basholi paintings were characterized by strong use of primary colours (red, mustard yellow and blue) and by faces with receding foreheads and great...
Guler State was famous as the cradle of the Kangra paintings. Guler style painting constitutes the early phase of Kangra Kalam. About the middle of the eighteenth century some Hindu artists trained in Mughal style sought the patronage of the Rajas...
Like most hill capitals, Chamba has a large ground. The most outstanding buildings are the palaces of the Raja. Of these the Rang Mahal (Painted Palace), which looks like a feudal castle is the most interesting. It was built by Raja Umed Singh in...