Vishnu in his incarnation as Parasurama, a Brahman (priest) in battle with Kartavirya, a Kshatriya king, to prove the supremacy of Brahmans over Kshatriyas (kings and warriors). Gouache painting by an Indian painter.

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Credit: Vishnu in his incarnation as Parasurama, a Brahman (priest) in battle with Kartavirya, a Kshatriya king, to prove the supremacy of Brahmans over Kshatriyas (kings and warriors). Gouache painting by an Indian painter. Wellcome Collection. Source: Wellcome Collection.