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 sensibilities. His formal training takes place within the Murshidabad school. This education provides the foundation for his later emergence as a prominent figure of th…