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360 published results for “Early Buddhist patrons”.

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Bajekan & Dhingsara Coat of Arms

Bajekan and Dhingsara form a Rathore estate in present-day Haryana, a rare example of a Rajput house from Marwar establishing itself on the edge of the Punjab plains.

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Bhayavadar Coat of Arms

Bhayavadar is a town and municipality in Rajkot district of Gujarat, lying about eleven miles north of the Bhadar river in the heart of the Saurashtra peninsula.

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Bikaner Coat of Arms

Bikaner was founded in 1488 by Rao Bika, a son of Rao Jodha of Jodhpur.

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Cooch Behar Coat of Arms

Cooch Behar was a princely state in the north of Bengal, at the foot of the Himalaya and close to Bhutan.

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Gondal Coat of Arms

Gondal was a Jadeja state; Maharaja Bhagvatsinhji was known for progressive rule, free education and the Gujarati lexicon Bhagavadgomandal.

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Idar Coat of Arms

Idar was taken by Rathores from Jodhpur in the early 18th century and was the leading state of the Mahi Kantha Agency.

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Jubbal Coat of Arms

Jubbal was one of the Simla Hill States; its palace is a notable example of hill architecture.

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Kanore Coat of Arms

Kanore was a thikana of Mewar held by the Sarangdevot branch of the Sisodias.

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Nilgiri Coat of Arms

Nilgiri was an Odisha state ruled by a branch of the Bhanja dynasty.

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Orchha Coat of Arms

Orchha was founded in 1531 by Rudra Pratap Singh Bundela; its Jahangir Mahal and cenotaphs on the Betwa are celebrated.

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Pethapur Coat of Arms

Pethapur was a Vaghela state of the Mahi Kantha Agency, near present Gandhinagar.

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Phaltan Coat of Arms

Phaltan was ruled by the Naik Nimbalkar family; Saibai, first wife of Shivaji, was from this house.

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Sirohi Coat of Arms

Sirohi was ruled by Deora Chauhans; Mount Abu and the Dilwara temples lay in its territory.

Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, Udaipur
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Bundi Fort: A Timeless Marvel of Rajasthan’s Royal Heritage

Bundi Fort: A Timeless Marvel of Rajasthan’s Royal Heritage Introduction Nestled in the enchanting town of Bundi in Rajasthan, Bundi Fort stands as a testament to the grandeur and valor…

Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, Udaipur
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Trekking inside the sand-dunes of Khuri

Trekking inside the sand-dunes of Khuri Nestled in the heart of Rajasthan’s Thar Desert lies Khuri, a quiet desert village located approximately 45 kilometers southwest of Jaisalmer. While most travelers…

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Alipura Coat of Arms

Alipura was a small Bundelkhand state in the present Chhatarpur district, ruled by a family of Parihar Rajputs.

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Baghal Coat of Arms

Baghal was one of the Simla Hill States, with its seat at Arki, ruled by a Panwar Rajput dynasty.

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