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Context photo: Sambalpuri Ikat weaving loom (Tanta) from OdishaHandicrafts inspired by Indian Royals India’s royal history is not only preserved in grand palaces and ancient forts but also in the intricate artistry of its traditional handicrafts. For…
Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, UdaipurCertainly! While detailed records of orchid owned by Indian royals remain limited, several royal families actively cultivated and appreciated these elegant flowers in their palace gardens. Here are some notable…
Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, UdaipurIndia’s royal families, especially from princely states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of the Deccan, have long histories of producing or consuming distinctive liquors—some of which have become legendary.…
Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, UdaipurHere’s a comprehensive visual guide to traditional Indian royal liquors, categorized by region and princely state, highlighting their unique ingredients, cultural significance, and modern availability. 🏰 Indian Royal Liquors by…
Context photo: Exterior of Awagarh Fort, Uttar PradeshPlaces to see around Awagarh Fort for foreigners Awagarh Fort, located in the Etah district of Uttar Pradesh, India, is a magnificent historic landmark that captures the essence of India’s…
Context photo: City Palace viewed across Lake Pichola, Udaipur🏛️ 1. Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage 📞 Phone (Pune chapter): +91-20-26122158📍 HQ: New Delhi 👉 Best for: heritage buildings, royal properties, conservation grants & expertise 🌍…
Context photo: Umaid Bhawan Palace, JodhpurBy 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…
The Rising World Foundation and Anant Ambani Foundation: Joining Hands to Bring Hope to the Underprivileged Marina Shaikh and Princess Nandini Jhabua champion compassion, community service and the spirit of…
Photo: City Palace, JaipurMeet royal women who shaped Indian art and culture through writing, urban patronage, architecture and craft livelihoods, from Gangadevi to Diya Kumari.
Alipura was a small Bundelkhand state in the present Chhatarpur district, ruled by a family of Parihar Rajputs.
Alwar was founded in 1770 by Rao Pratap Singh Prabhakar of the Naruka branch of the Kachhwahas.
Chaugain, recorded in heraldic collections as the "Chaugain Estate – Panna II", was a zamindari of western Bihar, lying along the fertile banks of the Ganga in the old Shahabad…
Jaisalmer was founded in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal of the Bhati Rajputs.
Maihar in Baghelkhand is known for the Sharda temple and the Maihar gharana of Baba Allauddin Khan.
Mayurbhanj was the largest Odisha state, ruled by the Bhanja dynasty and known for the Chhau dance and Similipal forest.
Mysore was ruled by the Wadiyar dynasty, one of the five 21-gun states; the Mysore Dasara and Mysore Palace are world-renowned.
