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Painting of Mian Mukund Dev of Jasrota on a riding expedition by Nain Sukhu, from Jammu in the Punjab hills, from the V&A's collection. This painting by the renowned Pahari painter Nainsukh shows the local ruler Mian Mukund Dev of Jasrota riding with musicians. Mukund Dev (about 1720-1770) is wearing a yellow robe in honour of the Spring festival of Vasant. One of the musicians riding before the prince is singing, while his companion plays a drum. The lady with them is identified in the inscription in the upper border as ‘the singer Amal’, 18th century.