This lithograph titled "Chandra Kanta" published by Hemchander Bhargava, depicts a noblewoman elegantly seated, adorned in rich royal attire and intricate jewelry, showcasing her regal status. In her delicate hands, she holds a rose, symbolizing love and grace. Her serene yet commanding presence exudes a sense of mystery and romance.

Chandrakanta is the central character in Chandrakanta, a pioneering Hindi novel written in 1888 by Devaki Nandan Khatri. She is the beautiful and intelligent Princess of Vijaygarh, who falls in love with Prince Virendra Singh of Naugarh. Their love story unfolds in a world filled with royal rivalries, secret passages, and magical elements like tilism (mystical labyrinths) and aiyars (master spies and shape-shifters). The novel, widely regarded as the first prose work of modern Hindi literature, played a significant role in popularizing the language and storytelling traditions of India.