The Life and Training of Sitaram Born in 1730 in Kishangarh State, Sitaram enters the historical record as the son of Nihal Chand. His lineage connects him to a deep tradition of craftsmanship, yet his career marks a significant departure from the classical styles of his predecessors. He moves through the shifting landscape of 18th-century India, a period where traditional Mughal techniques begin to collide with new, foreign sensibili…