This lithograph, titled "Rani Padmavati", published by Hemchander Bhargava, portrays the legendary Queen of Mewar from the 13th–14th century. In the artwork, Rani Padmavati is depicted standing gracefully in her royal palace, adorned in traditional attire and exquisite jewelry, with a veil covering her head. She holds a flower in her right hand and rests her left hand on a table for support, set against a regal backdrop.

According to legend, Rani Padmavati was the princess of the Sinhalese Kingdom (present-day Sri Lanka) and became the wife of Ratan Sen, the King of Mewar. Her unparalleled beauty attracted the attention of Alauddin Khilji, the Sultan of Delhi, who laid siege to Chittorgarh with the intent to capture her. To protect their honor, Rani Padmavati and the women of the fort committed jauhar (self-immolation) to avoid capture. This act has been immortalized in various historical texts and continues to symbolize courage and sacrifice.