Nnamdi Azikiwe, (1904-1996) was the first president of independent Nigeria (1963–66). His personal papers include a draft of his memoirs, state papers from his presidency (1960-1966), and political material related to the Republic of Biafra. These collected papers are currently held in his family's home in Nsukka, Nigeria. This digital collection includes these materials as well as records from Azikiwe's two presidential campaigns in 1979 and 1983.
The illustration shows a portrait of Raja Balwant Singh of Jammu. Balwant Singh is dressed in yellow chinese mandarin robe covered with a design of dragons. The Takri inscription in gold on the top reads "Taswir Raja Balwant Singh urandhat dai baratha. Haran agalana" which means "Portrait of Raja Balwant Singh when he was seated on the verandah. The attendant Haran is standing in front."
The illustration shows Raja Sansar Chand of the erstwhile state of Kangra (r. 1775 to 1823) enjoying music and dance. In the foreground are five soldiers dressed in hats and tunics who belong to the brigade soldiered and uniformed by the renegade O'Brien who was in Sansar Chand's employ after deserting a British regiment stationed at Lucknow.
