A 19th-century Sikh king wearing a majestic turban and a sleek Japanese-inspired mecha exoskeleton suit, reminiscent of a gundam or warhammer creation. The suit's carbon fibre framework is intricately engraved with luminous gold Punjabi script, bestowing it with mystical powers. A luxurious, long cape billows behind him. His face is obscured by a sophisticated metal visor, and he is depicted in a reflective, kneeling pose, delicately picking a flower in a vast, desolate desert. The armor is crafted from advanced neo-futuristic technology, bridging a romanticized history with a bold futurism. This tranquil, never-ending desert setting is bathed in soft daylight, featuring nuanced, blink-and-miss details inspired by Akira and Star Wars. The composition balances the grand scale with meticulous detail, evoking the stylings of Akira Kurosawa, and the illustration echoes the classic artistry of Norman Rockwell, Syd Mead, Boris Vallejo, Jean Giraud Moebius, and John Berkey, with the dramatic flair of Eugène Delacroix and the depth of Rembrandt Van Rijn. The scene is a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, captured with a stylized, visionary approach.