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Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, UdaipurThe Raghogarh State—also known as Raghugarh or Khichiwara—was a small princely state (approx. 109 km², ~19,446 people in 1901) under the British-era Central India Agency, with its capital at Raghogarh in…
Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, UdaipurOrigins & Foundation Khilchipur was founded in 1544 by Dewan Ugra Sen, a member of the Khichi Rajputs, a branch of the Chauhan clan, after he migrated from their original…
Context photo: Jubbal PalaceIn the serene cedar-scented hills of Shimla stands Woodville Palace — a timeless emblem of aristocratic grace and princely heritage. Closely associated with the illustrious rulers of Jubbal, the palace…
Context photo: Jubbal PalaceNestled amidst the cedar forests and apple orchards of present-day Himachal Pradesh lies the former princely state of Jubbal — a kingdom whose history stretches back centuries and whose rulers…
Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, UdaipurOfficial Royal Family Websites Mewar (Udaipur) Marwar (Jodhpur) Jaipur These websites provide royal histories, genealogies, museum collections, archives, and information on current family initiatives. Royal Heritage & Contemporary Royal Platforms…
Context photo: Gajapati Palace 2025Odisha, 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…
Balrampur was the largest taluqdari estate of Awadh, held by Janwar Rajputs whose head bore the title of Maharaja.
Bhadarwa was a state of the Rewa Kantha Agency in central Gujarat.
Charkhari was a Bundela state in present Mahoba district, known for its many lakes.
Deodar was an estate of north Gujarat, in present Banaskantha district.
Dhurwai was one of the Hasht-Bhaiya jagirs – the estates of the "Eight Brothers" – a group of small Bundela feudatories near Jhansi under the Bundelkhand Agency of Central India.
Gonda, in north-eastern Uttar Pradesh, was the seat of a Raj held by the Bisen Rajputs, one of the leading clans of eastern Awadh.
Rewa was the premier Baghel state of Baghelkhand; the white tiger was first brought into captivity by its Maharaja.
Bachgoti Dynasty: A Legacy of Valor and Heritage Introduction The Bachgoti Dynasty holds a significant place in Indian history, known for its valor, administrative skills, and rich cultural heritage. This…
From Royalty to Ruin: Indian Royals Who Live in Poverty India’s former Indian Royals once lived in unimaginable luxury, ruling vast lands and amassing enormous wealth. However, after independence, many…
The Extravagant Lives of Indian Royal Families India’s royal families once lived in such opulence that their lifestyles would seem excessive by today’s standards. Since 1971, when the Indian government…