Elephants were closely associated with rulership in South Asia and bore many kings through battles, hunts, and ceremonial processions. That this elephant throne, or howdah, was used by royalty is indicated by its covering of embossed and gilded sheets of silver.

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art of south asia, asian elephant, elephant throne (howdah), khan academy

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• Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)