Diwan Bhawani Das: Bridging Tradition and Modernity in 18th-Century Indian Art Diwan Bhawani Das, a name largely absent from mainstream art historical narratives yet profoundly significant to the artistic landscape of 18th-century India, stands as a testament to the evolving synthesis of tradition and innovation. Born around 1770 in what is now India – his precise birthplace remains shrouded in the mists of time – Das’s life was inextricably linked to the shifting political currents of the era, serving as a crucial figure within the Durrani and later the Sikh empires. More than just a court…