A King smoking hookah

This 19th-century painting blending Hyderabadi and Maratha styles shows a Hyderabadi ruler reclining on a rich carpet with a golden bolster.

The king is seated on a carpet with a golden pattern, complemented by a large golden bolster. One hand rests on a pillow with a golden cover, while he holds a sword and a hookah pipe in the other hand. The carpet lies on a white floor, featuring yellow grills at the back, which indicate a gallery space. Additionally, the floor has a green border motif.