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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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Bari Sadri Coat of Arms
Bari Sadri was a first-class thikana of Mewar, held by the Jhala descendants of Jhala Ajja, who came from Halvad in Kathiawar and fought for Maharana Sanga.
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Bhadawar Coat of Arms
Bhadawar, in the Chambal ravines of Agra district, was the seat of the Bhadauria Rajputs, a branch of the Chauhans, whose head bore the title Maharaja.
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Bhinai Coat of Arms
Bhinai was one of the istimrari estates of Ajmer-Merwara, held by a Rathore family.
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Bilkha Coat of Arms
Bilkha was an estate of the Sorath region of Kathiawar near Junagadh.
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Bissau Coat of Arms
Bissau is a thikana of Shekhawati in Jhunjhunu district, known for its fort and painted havelis.
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Chhatarpur Coat of Arms
Chhatarpur, named after Maharaja Chhatrasal, was ruled from the late 18th century by a Ponwar family.
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Daulatgarh & Jamla Coat of Arms
Heraldic emblem of Daulatgarh & Jamla, a jagir of royal India.
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Kutch Coat of Arms
Kutch was ruled by Jadeja Maharaos from Bhuj; Aina Mahal and Prag Mahal are its best-known palaces.
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