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Tejakar Jha is an author and independent researcher, primarily focusing on the history of Bihar, especially the Mithila region, during the colonial period. Key points about him: Family: He is…
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308 published results for “British paramountcy”.
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Taj Mahal – Watercolor
This artwork is a classic-style painting of the Taj Mahal, likely inspired by 18th–19th century European watercolor traditions. Here’s a detailed description: Overall Composition The painting captures the Taj Mahal…
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Mayo College – Photo Album – Year 1909
As Mayo College commemorates its 150th Anniversary, I am honoured to share a rare and priceless treasure from the Awaraj Library — an original 1909 album of Mayo College, Ajmer.…
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Bagheera’s Camp at Jawai: A Royal Conservation Legacy
Nestled in the rugged granite hills and wild grasslands of Jawai, Rajasthan, Bagheera’s Camp stands apart from typical luxury safari lodges. It is not merely a tourism destination, but a…
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Murud–Janjira and the Nawabs of Janjira: The Invincible Sea Fortress of India
Rising dramatically from the Arabian Sea off the Konkan coast of Maharashtra, Murud–Janjira stands as one of India’s most formidable and unconquered maritime fortresses. More than a military structure, Janjira…
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The Rampura Royal Family of Uttar Pradesh and Fort Rampura: Heritage, History & Hospitality
Rampura, a historic town in Jalaun district of Uttar Pradesh, is a repository of Rajput valor, culture, and enduring heritage. At its heart lies Fort Rampura, a 600-year-old bastion that…
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Preserving Royal Legacy & India’s Automotive Heritage
His Highness Maharana Sahib Manvendra Singhji Bahadur is the 58th Maharana of Barwani, a princely lineage that traces its roots to the historic Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar. Known for his…
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The Nizams of Hyderabad: A Modern Tussle for the IX Nizam
For over two centuries, the Nizams of Hyderabad—the Asaf Jahi dynasty—shaped the history, culture, and economy of the Deccan. From the dynasty’s founding in 1724 to the integration of Hyderabad…
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The Nizams of Hyderabad: A Modern Tussle for the IX Nizam
For over two centuries, the Nizams of Hyderabad—the Asaf Jahi dynasty—shaped the history, culture, and economy of the Deccan. From the dynasty’s founding in 1724 to the integration of Hyderabad…
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The Regal World of Pataudi: Nawab Saif Ali Khan’s Ancestral Palace
Nestled in the quiet town of Pataudi in Haryana, the majestic Pataudi Palace stands as a timeless symbol of royal heritage, elegance, and legacy. Often associated with actor Saif Ali…
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Official (or primary) websites of European royal families
Here’s a curated list of official (or primary) websites of European royal families—useful for research, inspiration, or benchmarking for your own royal-focused platforms: 👑 United Kingdom 👑 Spain 👑 Netherlands…
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👑 Royal Families of South India
🏰 1. Mysore Royal Family (Wadiyar Dynasty) Notable Royals: 🏰 2. Travancore Royal Family Notable Royals: 🏰 3. Cochin Royal Family (Perumpadappu Swaroopam) Notable Royals: 🏰 4. Zamorin of Calicut…
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Maharaja Umaid Singh of Jodhpur: The Visionary Who Built Modern Marwar
By India Royal Families On 9 June each year, we remember Maharaja Umaid Singh of Jodhpur, one of the most remarkable rulers of princely India. His reign, spanning from 1918…
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Shivgarh Palace: Where Royal Heritage Meets the Silver Screen
I’ve expanded the source material into a fuller heritage-style article, suitable for a royal-history or culture website, while keeping the factual claims grounded in the linked Gaur Rajputs article. (gaurrajputs.in)…
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The Important Contribution of Awagarh and Etah to the Early Formation of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh
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…
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Rajkumar Babu Bhisma Narain Singh:-From the Royal Family of Namudag Mahuari Raj to the Highest Offices of Public Service
Early Life and Royal Family Background Rajkumar Babu Bhisma Narain Singh was born on 13 July 1933 at Udaigarh, Palamu District, Bihar. He belonged to the distinguished royal family of…
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The Royal Families of Awadh and Their Cultural Legacy
Explore the royal families of Awadh through Lucknow’s monuments, music, literary culture and cuisine, with context on patronage and colonial disruption.
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The Royal Contribution to Education in Colonial India
Explore royal contributions to education in colonial India through Awagarh, Baroda and Mayo College, including patronage, access and institutional change.