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A small historical correction would make this stronger: Kampil is generally identified with ancient Kampilya, an important city of the Panchala kingdom and traditionally associated with Draupadi and her svayamvara…

From the Tomar rulers of early medieval Delhi to Rana Rajpal Singh’s establishment of Rithala in 1384, the history of the Som Tomars is intertwined with the changing fortunes of…

Kerala, celebrated today for its lush landscapes, backwaters, temples and maritime culture, also possesses a fascinating royal history. Long before the formation of the modern state, the region was divided…

Tamil Nadu possesses one of the oldest continuous traditions of kingship in India. Its royal history stretches back more than two thousand years, encompassing great imperial dynasties, maritime kingdoms, warrior…

The royal heritage of Andhra Pradesh stretches across more than two thousand years. From the Satavahanas and Eastern Chalukyas to the great Vijayanagara Empire, and from the influential Rajas of…

The forests, hills and ancient settlements of Chhattisgarh preserve a royal history very different from the better-known palace traditions of Rajasthan, Gujarat or Hyderabad. Here, kingdoms developed amid dense forests,…

Odisha, historically known through regions and kingdoms such as Kalinga, Utkala, Odra and Kosala, possesses one of India’s oldest and most diverse traditions of kingship. Its royal history stretches from…

When one speaks of India’s royal heritage, the great palaces of Rajasthan, the Maratha courts of central India or the princely houses of Gujarat often come immediately to mind. Yet…

Here is a polished English translation: Today, as the Foundation Day of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is being observed, very few people are aware that Etah district played an…