Chitarman II (Kalyan Das): A Master of Mughal Portraiture Chitarman II, also known as Kalyan Das, stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of 18th-century India—a testament to the enduring legacy of Mughal patronage and artistic innovation. Born around 1680 in New Delhi during a period marked by significant upheaval within the empire following Aurangzeb’s reign, Chitarman II emerged from obscurity into prominence as one of…