Thank you mehulkamdar.

Yes, I did some research when the letter from Purdey's arrived, and was very taken with Mysore Palace.

research shows; The Maharajah was known for his markmanship and was always called upon by his subjects when a rogue elephant or man eating tiger would show unannounced. This King was a very intersting fellow, and there are many paintings in the great halls of Mysore Palace depicting the great hunts of him in India and Africa among others.