Synopsis Profusely illustrated, it presents a panorama of visual arts which flourished in Patiala under the patronage of its rulers, ranking Patiala foremost in North Indian Princely States. Significantly, Patiala has been known as the cradle of Phulkian States where all the branches of visual arts nourished with equal gusto and patronage unequalled in the whole of North Indian Princely States. Hence the present study emerges as the first comprehensive volume to highlight the cultural renaissance of Patiala State, which has thus far been ignored by the general historians of India. Special feature of this book is the presentation of a artist genealogy who worked in Patiala state. These works enshrine the pages of this study. Readers would certainly enjoy the new dimensions and fantaslic idioms of artistic creation which developed in Patiala State. Patiala is therefore. known as me Paradise of North India so far as art, culture and hospitality is concerned. Captain Amarinder Singh. the present Maharaja of Patiala has rendered generous and valuable assistance in the publication of this book. He is a generous patron of fine art-s as also the most encouraging and open hearted prince who has devoted his energies for the development of Patiala City. Hence the present publication helps to fulfil the expections of all the sections of readership with special reference to art and culture.