Collection
The Maharaja Trail
Duration: 10 Days | Route: Delhi – Agra – Gwalior – Orchha – Khajuraho – Varanasi Highlights: Mughal-Rajput palaces, forts, river rituals, and royal hotel stays. Day 1–2: Delhi –…
Explore the collection
111 published results for “Eastern Ganga”.
Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, UdaipurJournal
Mansarovar Lake in Sayla
Mansarovar Lake in Sayla Nestled in the historic town of Sayla in Gujarat’s Surendranagar district lies Mansarovar Lake, a scenic waterbody steeped in history, spiritual calm, and architectural grace. While…
Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, UdaipurJournal
🏛️ Raghogarh State: A Rajput Princely Legacy
The 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, UdaipurJournal
🏰 Khilchipur State & Royal Legacy
Origins & 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: Mayo College, Ajmer Kotah boys in 1892Journal
🏛️ Mayo College, Ajmer — A Royal Alma Mater
Established in 1875 by Lord Mayo, Mayo College was designed as a premier boarding school to educate the heirs and members of India’s royal houses—including those from Rajasthan and beyond…
Journal
Royal Routes: Tracing the Caravan Paths of the Silk Road Through Rajput Lands
Introduction to the Silk Road and its significance The Silk Road, a tapestry of trade routes woven across continents, has long captured the imagination of travelers and historians alike. Stretching…
Journal
The Timeless Legacy of Indian Royal Families: A Glimpse into India’s Regal Past
India’s history is woven with the splendour of mighty kingdoms, brave rulers, artistic dynasties, and timeless traditions. The stories of Indian royal families are more than just tales of palaces…
Photo: Front view of Bara Imambara in Lucknow, Uttar PradeshJournal
The Royal Families of Uttar Pradesh: A History of Its Princely Houses
Explore the royal families of Uttar Pradesh, from Awadh and Rampur to Awagarh and Banaras, with historical context and heritage places to discover.
Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, UdaipurJournal
Photographers of Royal Families of India: Guardians of Regal Heritage Through the Lens
India’s royal families have long been admired for their timeless elegance, architectural treasures, courtly traditions, and deep cultural legacies. While historians document their stories through words, it is the royal…
Context photo: City Palace, JaipurJournal
Jadaav Jewellery of Jaipur: Reviving the Regal Splendour of India’s Royal Courts
In the grand tradition of India’s royal houses, jewellery has always been more than ornament—it has been a symbol of lineage, honour, and cultural continuity. Among the contemporary custodians of…
Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, UdaipurJournal
👑 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…
Heraldic record
Ali Rajpur Coat of Arms
Ali Rajpur was a Rathore-ruled state in the Bhopawar Agency of western Malwa, today the Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh.
Heraldic record
Charkhari Coat of Arms
Charkhari was a Bundela state in present Mahoba district, known for its many lakes.
Heraldic record
Darbhanga Coat of Arms
Raj Darbhanga was among the largest zamindari estates in British India, ruled by the Khandwala dynasty of Maithil Brahmins, great patrons of music, education and Sanskrit learning.
Heraldic record
Dumraon Coat of Arms
Dumraon Raj, in Buxar district, was held by Ujjainiya Rajputs who trace descent from the Paramaras of Ujjain.
Heraldic record
Ichalkaranji Coat of Arms
Ichalkaranji was a jagir of the Kolhapur state held by the Ghorpade family; the town is today a major textile centre.
